Behaviour for Learning
Rewards and Consequences
Actions students choose will have consequences.
- Good choices will result in praise and rewards (PRAISE Points).
- Poor choices will result in consequences.
Rewards
Actions students choose will have consequences. Good choices will result in praise and rewards (PRAISE points). Woodside High School’s PRAISE points are awarded to students for going above and beyond basic expectations.
PRAISE points
PRAISE points may be given out by members of staff for a range of categories and are shared and celebrated in a number of ways.
WEEKLY |
Students with the most number of PRAISE points in each category will be shared via the digital screens. |
FORTNIGHTLY |
Students with the most number of PRAISE points in a category on a rotating basis will be invited to a special “hot chocolate party” celebration with the Head. |
TERMLY: Woodside scholars |
Students with the most number of PRAISE points will be invited to a special afternoon tea event with their parents/carers. They will be awarded the Scholars award and will be presented with a badge. Students with the most number of PRAISE points will be celebrated at the end of term assembly. Students with the most number of PRAISE points in each category as well as those with 95% and 100% attendance will be celebrated via a postcard home. |
YEARLY: woodside scholars |
Students’ PRAISE points, per category, will be published and shared with parents/carers via their school report. Students with the most number of PRAISE points will be celebrated at the end of year assembly and their names will be added to the Woodside Scholars’ Award wall. |
Consequences
The Consequence System is used when students make the wrong choices. The system is consistent across the school and gives students the opportunity to reflect on their actions and change their behaviour. Like the consistent expectations regarding Teaching and Learning (Do Now, No Dead Time etc.) the expectations regarding behaviour are also consistent across the school. This supports new teachers and supply teachers in particular.
It is essential that C1 and C2 warnings are recorded on the whiteboard (if in the classroom) so that students can see that the system is being fairly and consistently applied.
If students reach a C4 or C5 sanction it is essential that this is recorded on SIMs.
The 5 Levels of Consequence poster (below) should be clearly visible in all classrooms.
C1 |
Verbal warning recorded on board |
C2 |
Final verbal warning recorded on board |
C3 |
Detention for minimum of 15 minutes (with class teacher or other adult) |
C4 |
Detention for 45 minutes after school (whole school detention). Logged on SIMs |
C5 |
Possible removal from lesson, referral to HOD/YAM/SLT. Investigation and further sanction. |
C1 Verbal Warning |
A student who is rude, shouts out, disobeys instructions or behaves inappropriately will be issued with a first warning - Consequence One (C1) by the class teacher or support staff. These verbal warnings are not to be centrally recorded but should be noted by the class teacher e.g. on the board, in notebook etc. Teachers need to be calm and decisive in giving a warning to a pupil. Examples of where a C1 can be communicated to a student are;
Remember – as part of the Woodside High School strategies for effective teaching and learning to take place; we need to give students a time and a chance to correct any misbehaviour e.g. I will give you time to pick up that pen but if you refuse to do so then there will be a consequence. |
C2 Final Warning |
If a student persists in being rude, shouts out, disobeys instructions or behaves inappropriately then a second, final warning is issued, and a tick is made against their name on the board (if in class). The issuing of C2 gives a student the choice and chance to make the final, right, decision |
C3 Detention |
If a student does not meet the expectations for a third time they receive a detention. A detention will be issued for minimum of 15 minutes. This detention could take place at break, lunchtime or after school. We also reserve the right to give detentions for up to 1 hour at lunchtime (where students will have an opportunity to be given and eat lunch). |
C4 Detention |
If a student does not meet the expectations for a fourth time, the length of their detention is extended. A detention will be issued for 45 minutes after school. This must be entered on SIMs and parents/carers must be given 24 hours’ notice. A C3 or C4 could be given due to an escalation of warnings, (C1, C2 etc.) or may jump straight to this category due to the severity of the incident (see automatic C4 behaviours below): C3 or C4 after escalation of warnings in classrooms
Automatic C4 around the school or in class
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C5 |
If a student does not meet the expectations for a fifth time they may be removed from the lesson (sent to Remove) and behaviour will be investigated by Head of Year/Head of Department/SLT. This challenge to the staff member’s authority has to be over and above all of the reasons listed for a C3 or C4. Any adult in the school who feels that the authority of the school has been challenged may issue a C5. C5 incidents must be referred to the Head of Year/Head of Department/SLT for further investigation. Automatic C5:
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Remember – reasons for giving the consequence must be made clear. Students should know why they have received the consequence, how to modify their behaviour and what the consequences will be if they continue to behave inappropriately.
Student Reports
Students can be placed on report to their tutor (green report), YAM (orange report) or a member of the Senior Leadership Team (red report) when there are concerns about their behaviour. See the Consequence Pyramid for guidance on which level of report is appropriate.
Parents/Carers must be informed when a student is placed on report.
Consequence Pyramid
RED STAGE
EXAMPLE ACTIONS: alcohol, drugs, fireworks, weapons, threatening/assaulting staff, group attack on student, systematic bullying
CONSEQUENCE RANGE: Fixed Term Exclusion, Permanent Exclusion, Managed Move, Referral to PRU, parental/carer involvement, involve school Police Officer, Pastoral Support Programme, Red Report to SLT
LEAD STAFF: Headteacher/Associate Headteacher
ORANGE STAGE
EXAMPLE ACTIONS: Persistent C4 and C5, truancy, smoking, prejudicial/discriminatory behaviour, theft, swearing at staff, fighting, vandalism, bullying
CONSEQUENCE RANGE: Fixed Term Exclusion, Internal Exclusion, Restorative Justice Meeting, meetings with parents/carers, involve school Police Officer, Orange Report to SLT
LEAD STAFF: SLT/YAM/HOD
GREEN STAGE
EXAMPLE ACTIONS: Persistent disruption to learning, anti-social behaviour in social areas, disobeying instructions, rudeness, inappropriate uniform, lateness, failure to complete homework
CONSEQUENCE RANGE: C1, C2 and C3 warnings, C4 detentions, subject teacher/tutor detentions, meeting with parents/carers, Green Report to Tutor
LEAD STAFF: Subject Teacher/Tutor
All consequences are indicated as a guideline and are context based. Final consequences will depend on the precise nature of the incident, including the age and vulnerability of the student involved.
All incidents at ORANGE or RED stages should be recorded on SIMS