OUR EXPECTATIONS

Choices...Chances...Corrections

• What happens if students choose not to follow the Perfect Climate?

  If students choose not to follow the Perfect Climate then it is exactly that… it is a choice they have made.  Teachers will reference the Perfect Climate with every task they set so it is clear.

  If a student has made the choice not to follow the Perfect Climate they will be given a Chance.  This is a warning to remind them that their behaviour has disturbed the learning of others and themselves.  The student now has a chance to change their behaviour in order that they and the rest of the class can learn effectively.

  If a student again makes the choice not to follow the Perfect Climate they will be given a final choice.  This is a final reminder that their choices are affecting the learning of others and themselves and if they continue to do this they will be removed from the session.  We will ‘front load’ the choice for students in our language and our actions.  We will do this by taking the student’s planner from them as a tangible reminder that they have not yet received a Correction but will do if they do not make the right choice and change their behaviour.

  If after two opportunities to change their behaviour the student continues to make the choice to not follow the Perfect Climate they will then be given a Correction. At this point they will be asked to leave the classroom and go to a ‘correction room’ (another classroom).  It is the student’s responsibility to go to their correction room and they must arrive promptly.

  When students have been issued a Correction they will receive a 30 minute detention which will be completed the day after the Correction was issued.  This is to ensure students clearly understand the reasons for their Correction and they can complete the Correction as quickly as possible and make a ‘fresh start’ as soon as possible.  Parents will receive a text to inform them about the Correction.  The text will state which teacher issued the Correction and the reason for doing so.  This is to help parents work effectively with the school to prevent the same behaviour from happening again.  Our sims parent app also helps parents to monitor achievement points and behaviour instances on a daily basis.

  An immediate Correction may be issued by a member of staff for any behaviours that are intentionally unsafe.  This will be down to the professional judgement of the teacher:

  Examples could include:

  • Throwing an object
  • Threatening or intimidating another student.

  Corrections take place on Monday to Friday from 2.45pm until 3.45pm. 

  All students are expected to turn up to their Correction without being reminded.  We expect that ALL our students take responsibility for their actions.  It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they turn up to their Correction on time the following day.  A list is published each day for students to check.  If students are unsure, they have until the end of lunch time on the day of their Correction to speak to a member of staff who will be happy to help them.

  A Correction will not be changed or moved unless exceptional circumstances arise.

  An after-school sporting fixture, an enrichment event, a GP doctor’s appointment or picking up siblings from a local primary school are not exceptional circumstances and students will be expected to complete their Correction.  If students want to attend their sporting fixtures, enrichment activities and help out their families they must make the right choices when they are learning.  Before a Correction is issued (unless it is intentionally unsafe behaviour) there will always be a chance and a choice to change their behaviour.   If parents feel there are exceptional circumstances they can contact the school on the number provided on the text message and we will be happy to discuss this.

• What happens if students choose not to follow the Corridor Climate?

  When students move independently to their sessions staff will ‘Meet and Greet’ students on the doors to their classrooms.  They will remind students as they walk by to be quiet and sensible as they move to their next session.

  If students choose to ignore these reminders and shout loudly down the corridor or are not sensible as they move down the corridor then they will be asked to stop.  A member of staff will ask for the student’s name and will issue the student with a 30 minute Correction.

  Parents will be informed of this via a text for each incident.  This will simply explain the reason for the Correction is ‘not following corridor climate’.  It will again be the student’s responsibility to check the Correction list and turn up to their Correction.  If students are unsure, they have until the end of lunch time on the day of their Correction to speak to a member of staff who will be happy to help them.

  Once a Correction has been issued and the Correction is complete we make a ‘fresh start’ once more.

  Again, EVERY student has the chance and the choice to change their behaviour before a correction is issued.

• What happens if students don’t have the correct equipment?

  Equipment is checked in PREP time (Form time) every day.  When the register is taken in PREP time students will be asked to hold their equipment in the air.  If a student does not have the correct equipment for the day the teacher marks the register with a ‘Q’ and loans the relevant equipment to the student for the day.  Students must take responsibility for this equipment and will therefore need to return it to Student Reception at the end of the day at 2.45pm.

  If they do not take responsibility for this and do not return the equipment they will be issued with a 10 minute Correction.

• What happens if students arrive late to school?

  If students arrive 1 minute after their start time they will be issued with a 10 minute late correction on the same day.  We will take into account mitigating circumstances for students and we will be understanding around circumstances that are out of the students’ control.  If students fail to take responsibility for their actions and choose not to turn up to their late correction they will complete a 30 minute correction the following day.   

• Restorative Conversations

  Every time a student is issued a 30 minute classroom correction a restorative conversation must take place between the student and the teacher. This is a chance for the teacher to explain the reasons for the correction and work with the student so they can better understand why this happened and prevent the same situation from being repeated. Teachers must also take responsibility and be kind by taking the time to repair and mend relationships and support students’ to make the right choices.

• Clarifying why students could receive a 60 minute Correction

  Students that choose not to take responsibility for their behaviour and repeat the same behaviours over the course of a day may be issued with a 60 minute correction.

• Clarifying why students could be placed in our Reflection room.

  We make our Correction system very clear for students in order to support them to self-manage their own behaviour.  At each stage of our Correction system students have a choice to make.  If they make the right choices they will never receive a Correction and will instead receive praise and rewards.  If they make choices that continue to prevent themselves or others from achieving things they never thought they could or undermine the values they will receive Corrections for their actions.

   

  At each stage of our Correction ladder students will always have a choice.  This choice will determine whether the Correction moves up the ladder or stays the same.

  The Correction will never be removed as we want to educate our students about taking responsibility for their actions and the impact their actions can have on themselves and others.  They will, however, always have a choice.  It is then their responsibility to choose the path they wish to take.  Corrections are a way in which students accept responsibility for their actions and in completing the Correction they show they understand this and are remorseful for their actions which have prevented themselves and others from achieving things they never thought they could.

  The Reflection room is an opportunity for students to reflect on the choices they have made.  Students will complete tailored restorative sessions specific to the behaviours they exhibited to explain the reasons why their choices have not helped other students achieve things they never thought they could or linked to our values of ‘Be Kind, Work Hard, Take Responsibility’.  English, maths and science work will also be provided whilst in this room.  We also work with students who are placed in our Reflection room to ‘unpick’ the choices they made and help them to make better choices the next time they are placed in that situation so they understand the impact their choices and actions had on themselves and others.  The time students spend in the Reflection room is determined by the actions and choices they make.

  Some examples of why a student will be placed in the Reflection room:

  1. If a student does not turn up to a Correction… Students that choose not to turn up to their Correction and accept responsibility for their actions will be placed in the Reflection room the next day until 3.30pm.
  2. If a student receives more than 60 minutes of Corrections in one day – Students that choose to persistently prevent themselves and others from achieving things they never thought they could either in a classroom (Perfect Climate) or as they move around the school (Corridor Climate) or choose to undermine our values by not following the Little Lever Habits will be placed in the Reflection room as soon as possible until 3.30pm
  3. If a student refuses to go to the ‘correction room’, does not go directly to their correction room or repeats the same behaviour in the correction room – The teacher will give the student an opportunity to choose once more what they would like to do before this Correction is given.  If they continue to refuse at this point the student will have had at least 5 opportunities to change their behaviour. They will now be placed in the Reflection room until the end of the session and their break or lunch (depending upon which session it is) where we can support students to make better choices and ‘unpick’ their thought processes to prevent the same situation from occurring again.  When we are happy that students have taken responsibility for their actions and are ready to Be kind and Work Hard they will return to their normal sessions.
  4. When returning from a Fixed Term exclusion – We want to ensure students are ready to return to their classrooms. Students will spend 1 day in our Reflection room when they return from a Fixed Term Exclusion.  Students as well as parents / carers will be invited to a re-integration meeting where we will try to better understand the reasons for the students’ behaviour and look to put in place supportive measures where relevant.  While students are in the Reflection room we will ‘un pick’ the key issues that led to the fixed term exclusion and provide training sessions and further restorative conversations to ensure the student can take responsibility for their actions and not repeat the same behaviour.

  Students may also be placed in the Reflection room for one off instances that pose a health and safety risk either to themselves or other students.  This will be at the professional judgment of the member of staff and approved by a senior leader or learning leader.

  If students adhere to the Little Lever Habits we’re confident that they will be successful in our school, and that they will open many doors of opportunity for an exciting future ahead!

• Parents/Carers as Partners

  Experience shows that young people profit most from education when there is a clear and co-operative understanding between school, student and home.

  We recognise that parents/carers play a crucial part in shaping their child’s attitudes.  Consequently, as in all other areas of school life, we seek to work with them as partners.

  • If problems arise, we aim to involve parents/carers at an early stage rather than as a last resort.
  • We encourage parents to bring concerns to our attention.
• Behaviour Outside the School Gates

  Where behaviour occurs which is not safe or kind when a student is outside of the school, an appropriate Correction / sanction will be given in line with the ‘In school purpose, values and habits’. This is particularly in relation to violent conduct e.g. a physical assault or bullying incidents. Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform correctly when travelling to and from the school and must not be involved in behaviour that could adversely affect the reputation of the school.

  The expectations of students behaving in line with our purpose values and habits apply to school trips and visits and the same Corrections / sanctions will be used if necessary.