Behaviour Policies - a consistent approach
May 8th, 2007 by Don Ledingham
I had a very enjoyable morning at Loretto RC Primary School this morning to help them update their Behaviour Policy.
We looked at their own policy and compared it with another school’s. It proved to be a very useful exercise as we were able to identify strengths in both.
The key to the success of any policy is the willingness of those who have to implement it to adopt it wholeheartedly and consistently.
On this morning’s evidence the school is going to come up with something which will make a real difference. That’s not to suggest that behaviour in the school is bad - in fact far from it - however, young people need to be “trained” in how to behave in a positive manner - it doesn’t just come naturally - and this requires consistent expectations, reward systems and sanctions - consistently upheld and consistently implemented.
The school will be involving pupils and parents in the development of the policy.
