York High School

Behaviour Policy

Behaviour Policy For ratification by Governing body November 2017 For Review by the Governing body November 2018 Legislation relating to this behaviour policy Education Act 1996 School Standards and Framework Act 1998 Education Act 2002 Education and Inspections Act 2006 Education Act 2011 Introduction York High School believes that good behaviour in all aspects of school life is fundamental to students maximising their potential. York High School strives to create a caring and supportive environment in the school. The school will encourage good behaviour through the following:

Encouraging and acknowledging good behaviour

Promoting self esteem and resilience by encouraging students to value themselves and others

Provide a safe environment free from disruption, violence, bullying and harassment

Promoting preventative measures instead of reactive measures at all times

Ensuring a consistent response to positive and negative behaviour

Encouraging positive relationships between school, parents and students to develop a shared approach to behaviour

Encourage students to take responsibility for their behaviour In order to ensure good behaviour all members of the school community must take equal responsibility. The behaviour policy will reflect the schools PRIDE values.

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Everyone is precious and included in our school. We celebrate our differences and give everyone a chance.

Roles and responsibilities The Governing body will establish in consultation with the head, staff and parents, the policy for the promotion of good behaviour and keep it under review. It will ensure that it is communicated to pupils and parents, is non-discriminatory and the expectations are clear. Governors will support the school in maintaining high standards of behaviour. The Head Teacher will be responsible for the implementation and day-to-day management of the policy and procedures Staff, including teachers, support staff and student teachers, will be responsible for ensuring that the policy and procedures are followed, and consistently and fairly applied. The governing body, head teacher and staff will ensure there is no differential application of the policy on any grounds, particularly ethnic or national origin, culture, religion, gender, disability or sexuality. They will also ensure that the concerns of pupils are listened to and appropriately addressed. Parents and carers will take responsibility for the behaviour of their child both inside and outside the school. They will be encouraged to work in partnership with York High School in maintaining high standards of behaviour. Pupils will be expected to take responsibility for their own behaviour and will be made fully aware of the school policy, procedures and expectations. Pupils also have a responsibility to ensure that any incidents of disruption, bullying and any form of harassment are reported. Equality Impact Statement We will do all we can to ensure that this policy does not discriminate, directly or indirectly. We shall do this through regular monitoring and evaluation of our policies. On review we shall assess and consult relevant stakeholders on the likely impact of our policies on the promotion of race quality, equality for disabled persons, gender equality and community cohesion using an appropriate Equality Impact Assessment. Monitoring, evaluation and review The school will review this policy annually and assess its implementation and effectiveness. The policy will be promoted and implemented throughout York High School. Rewards Every term each member of staff will nominate three students from every class that they teach for the following

Outstanding effort Improvement Best in Class (joy to teach) The awards will be presented at formal assemblies at the end of each term. Year 7 to 11– Rewards will be based on the schools Monopoly Rewards scheme

Other rewards that are offered at York High School include

Positive phone calls to parents

Positive referrals using the behaviour management system

Postcards praising excellence

Verbal praise

School trips

Whole school rewards trip

Off timetable rewards

Presentation evenings

Positive comments in the planner We believe Rewards work best when they are continually refreshed and reinvigorated, which is why each year leader has a specific budget to work with and ownership of the rewards to make them relevant and meaningful to the year group.

We believe that York High School has a wide and varied series of rewards that look to reward all students in a variety of ways. Sanctions The central tenet of our sanctions are that the member of staff in the classroom is the most effective person to deal with incidents of misbehaviour in the classroom. After consultation with all students in the school, the students designed their own set of rules referred to as the RESPECT Charter

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Classroom sanctions are represented in the classroom by the following diagram

We have a uniform approach to classroom sanctions and most classroom incidents will be dealt with by faculties and year leaders through the following systems

Detentions – Break, Dinner or after school

Phone calls to parents/carers

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Restorative practice

Reports

Internal Exclusion (DCSF guidance, Ref. DCSF-00055-2010, May 2010)

Fixed Term Exclusion (see exclusion policy)

Permanent Exclusion (see exclusion policy)

Rationale for classroom detentions Responsibility for the detention is on the person who gave the detention (Learning Leaders and Year Leaders role is to enable classroom teachers to enforce detentions All detentions are effective dependant on immediacy and relevance to the person who was wronged All detentions are a suggested length and up to the max time the teacher and Subject Leader Learning Leader will use their discretion as to the effectiveness of time Restorative Discussion consists of What went wrong? What could you have done differently? What will you do next time?

Detentions for Out of Class Behaviour

Respect Detentions Swearing – There will always be words that we will be uncertain about so always ask if in doubt. Racist words and homophobic words will in nearly all cases lead to Internal Exclusion Name calling – Referring to another student in an aggressive and derogatory manner. Incorrect equipment – Form tutors and Year Leaders will take steps necessary to prevent this becoming a respect detention and it will be used as a last resort for wilful refusal to have the correct equipment Running/fighting pushing/shoving/open defiance in corridors – Running Inside the building is not allowed. Pastoral Detention These are run every day after school and manned by the Year Leaders. Reasons to be in Pastoral Detention Smoking – 1 hour Truancy Time served for crosses on report Year Leader Sanction Failure to attend a RESPECT detention Failure to attend LL detention Not all offences would have to be for an hour Preventative and Supportive Measures

Tutor Support

Year Leader

Peer Mentors (Year 7 and 10)

Counselling

KS3 and KS4 Base

External Agencies

Student Support and Outreach Officer

Pupil Welfare Officer

Serious Incident Procedure

Uniform Policy

York High School Lower School Uniform (Year 7- 9) V Neck Royal Blue Jumper* White Shirt with Collar and a top button YHS Tie* Black School Trousers** or sensible length Black skirt for girls with opaque black tights Plain Black Shoes/Trainers York High School Upper School Uniform (Year 10 -11) V Neck Black Jumper* White Shirt with Collar with a top button YHS Tie* Black School Trousers** or sensible length Black skirt for girls with thick black tights Plain Black Shoes York High School PE Uniform Outdoor PE top* Indoor PE top* Plain Black Tracksuit Bottoms or Shorts Trainers *These items are only available for purchase from York High School. ** More details about acceptable school trousers can be found at:

http://www.yorkhighschool.co.uk/uniformguidance Jewellery Pupils may wear the following items of jewellery in school: Watch Stud earrings Medic alert pendant Hairstyles All hair colouring should be natural colours only. If in doubt about acceptable hairstyles and colours, please contact school. Basic equipment (to be carried by all pupils in a bag, every day): Blue/black pen Pencil Ruler School Planner

Searches and Confiscations If a member of staff suspects that a pupil is in possession of a prohibited object or is misusing an object the pupil may be searched. The search of the pupil should be carried out by the Headteacher, members of SLT and Pastoral Leaders. The search will be carried out by the same gender and a witness should be present. Refusal to allow a search will be treated as refusal to follow teacher’s instructions. Where there is suspicion of prohibited items e.g. weapons, drugs, alcohol or stolen items consent is not needed. Investigating Incidents It must be made clear that the school does not carry the burden of criminal proof when investigating an incident although all incidents will be investigated in a fair, just and appropriate manner. The Headteacher or his designate will decide upon the nature of the investigation required. CCTV cameras may be checked to provide evidence of the facts Once an investigation for a serious offence begins it may be necessary for pupils to be isolated by members of staff. Statements relating to serious offences should be signed and dated. Key Points From Government Guidance relating to teachers powers

Teachers have the statutory authority to discipline pupils whose behaviour is unacceptable, who break the school rules or who fail to follow a reasonable instruction (Section 91 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006)

The power also applies to all paid staff with responsibility for pupils

Teachers can discipline pupils at any time the pupils are in school or elsewhere under the charge of a teacher, including on school visits.

Teachers have a specific legal power to impose detention outside of school hours

Teachers can confiscate pupil’s property.