Within Churton Park School we believe that children and adults share rights that form the basis of a co-operative caring community, and that the welfare, discipline and individual needs of pupils is a shared home, school and community responsibility.
Implementation of a code of conduct requires clear communication and a commitment to carrying out whatever has been agreed to by members of the community.
Parents’ Obligation/Expectation:
To work in partnership with the school by:
- Sending children to school ready to learn
- Supporting school programmes/activities whenever possible
- Advising of any reasons for non-attendance or non-performance
Teachers’ Obligation:
- Rules and consequences (refer Discipline Policy) must be clearly explained and consistently adhered to
- Effective teaching techniques must be used to meet children’s needs
- Ensure that the school programme will provide opportunities to develop their sense of well-being and their sense of responsibility, e.g.:
- self esteem programmes
- rewards and recognises good behaviour and positive contributions
- programmes reflect the School Charter/Strategic Plan
- Design programmes that challenge children but allow each child to enjoy success
- Provide opportunities that encourage teacher/child communication and involvement
- Define physical boundaries that all children and adults are aware of
Children’s Obligations:
As our code of conduct encourages positive responses to people’s rights, any action or behaviour that opposes or restricts these rights must be treated as inappropriate (refer Discipline Policy Appendix).
Children are expected to:
- Respond co-operatively to direction and leadership from teachers
- Respect the physical safety of others
- Consider the emotional and social needs of others
- Respect other pupils’ right to learn and the teacher’s right to teach
- Respect the property of the school and others
A responsible child at Churton Park School will endeavour to practise levels 3 & 4 of Don Hellison’s Developmental Levels identified by the following behaviours:
- Undertakes to learn and practise skills without supervision
- Sets and works towards achieving goals
- Makes sure they return equipment
- Always prepares for activities
- Does not need direct supervision
- Makes own decisions about their learning – self motivated
- Works co-operatively in group situations
- Cares for and respects others
- Listens to and is sensitive to the needs of others
- Encourages and assists others
- Demonstrates fair play
- Demonstrates good teamwork during activities
- Will work without rewards
This Code of Conduct is formulated to work in the best interests of our school community to ensure that maximum benefit is gained from the time children spend at school. It is not intended to be a classroom management plan or playground discipline policy but will, of course, work alongside these.