St Catherine's School
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY - PREP
(Formerly Rewards and Sanctions)
(Prep)
| Reviewed by: | Head of Prep |
| Last Reviewed: | May 2024 |
| Next Review: | May 2026 |
SCHOOL MISSIONWe are inspired by St Catherine of Siena, who said ‘Be who God wants you to be, and you will set the world on fire’, to form young women of confidence and compassion, ready for service and leadership in the world. We fulfil our mission through these values:
Community: a place of cheerfulness, dignity and tolerance, where all are welcome
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It is the responsibility of all teaching staff to ensure that the School’s policies and code of conduct are applied fairly and consistently and that each case is reviewed on its merits.
It cannot be overemphasised that the best way to ensure the highest standards in both behaviour and work is to create a positive ethos where the self-confidence and self-esteem of pupils is promoted by regular praise, congratulation and affirmation. A school culture which is dominated by a mutual respect between pupils, and between staff and pupils, will lead not only to harmonious relationships but also to the fulfilment of the pupils’ potential both academically and socially.
Our aims are:
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to encourage all pupils to adopt the highest standards of behaviour, principles and moral standards and to respect the ethos of the school;
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to promote good behaviour, self-discipline, mutual respect, trust and emotional well-being;
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to endorse our belief that good relations, good manners and a secure learning environment play a vital part in developing curious and inspired pupils who are motivated to become life-long learners;
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to develop qualities of teamwork and leadership, including through extra-curricular activities;
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to be a fully inclusive community, welcoming pupils from a range of backgrounds;
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as a staff, to provide excellent role models of behaviour.
Rewards
Pupils receive House Merits for a variety of reasons, for example, good work, good behaviour, effort, kindness. These merits are entered on iSAMS by the Form teacher.
Attainment and personal development certificates are presented to selected pupils at each end of term whole school assembly. Pupils may also receive a Commendation from the Headmistress or Head of Prep for exemplary personal development or achievement.
Sanctions
While the School aims to reward positive behaviour and deal with pupils in a positive way, there are occasions when we do have to deal with unacceptable behaviour. At St Catherine’s we do not tolerate:
Rudeness
Unfair discrimination of any kind
Deliberate disobedience
Bullying
Disregard for the school environment or property
Physical or emotional violence
Work below the standard of expectation
Disregard for the AUP for ICT
Any misbehaviour is dealt with initially by the class teacher and a few well-chosen words are normally sufficient to address the situation. Children may be moved to another workspace, be given reflective tasks or lose part of their break time. The sanction is always proportionate to the misdemeanour.
Continuous unacceptable behaviour is reported to the Head of the Prep Department who will speak with the pupil, contact the parents, meet with them if necessary, and discuss the way forward, often with the Headmistress. This may include the use of behaviour and work cards, reflective tasks, loss of break time or other strategies.
Suspensions
Suspensions may be given by the Headmistress for either repeated acts of indiscipline or for a single serious breach of School Rules, as detailed in the Discipline and Exclusion Policy. Parents will be contacted and a pupil suspended will be sent home for a specified period of time.
Exclusion
A pupil may be excluded if the Head is satisfied that the pupil’s conduct has been prejudicial to good order or school discipline or to the reputation of the school, as set out in the relevant policy.
Please refer to the following policies:
Equal Opportunities Policy
Anti-Bullying Policy
Discipline and Exclusion Policy
Acceptable Use Policy for ICT