Rewards and Sanctions

REWARDS

Go for Gold: rewarding virtuous behaviour

We particularly prize six character-virtues in our school.

• Creativity
• Curiosity
• Critical Thinking
• Courage
• Compassion
• Collaboration

Being Creative, means:

• We use our imaginations and original ideas to create amazing things.
• We look at things from different perspectives.
• We express ourselves in original ways

Being Curious, means:

• We are excited by new ideas and are eager to learn new things.
• We find the subjects we study fascinating.
• We ask lots of questions to help us understand.

Being a Critical Thinker, means:

• We ask thoughtful questions and seek evidence before making our minds up.
• We gather information to help solve problems.
• We think for ourselves and communicate our thoughts clearly.

Being Courageous, means:

• We are brave and face-up to challenge.
• We do what is right, even when it is difficult.
• We stand up for what we believe.

Being Compassionate, means:

• We care about others and show kindness whenever we can.
• We understand the value of service
• We act for others.

Being Collaborative, means:

• We work together to solve problems and achieve more.
• We respect the others and value their ideas.
• We speak with purpose and listen with interest.

We encourage all children to develop and demonstrate these character virtues. We call this ‘Going for Gold’.

School wide rewards

Rewards, in the form of Dojos, are given to children to reinforce behaviours that exemplify our core values of Creativity, Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Courage, Compassion and Collaboration. Dojos are awarded frequently, emphasising the reason they have been given.  They are entered in Class Dojo.

No more than 5 dojos should be awarded per day per child. Based on an average 6-week term, this would equate to around 150 dojos per half term

Awards will be given when children hit the following totals:

70 Dojos = Behaviour Certificate
140 Dojos = Bronze Star Pin Badge
250 Dojos = Silver Star Pin Badge
400 Dojos = Gold Star Pin Badge

If a child achieves a gold pin for showing virtuous behaviour, they will attend a special trip in the second half of the summer term.

In addition, to allow teachers the flexibility to recognise particularly good or stand-out behaviour during the week, one child per class is awarded a certificate in Friday’s Achievement Assembly.  During the assembly, a short speech detailing the child’s virtuous behaviour is given by the class teacher.  Photographs of the award-winning children appear on Class Dojo each week.

Individualised rewards

Children who find it difficult to exhibit virtuous behaviours on a daily basis have other systems available to encourage and motivate them, e.g. class-based reward systems such as behaviour charts or marble jars, certificates home, positive phone calls home etc.  

SANCTIONS

Sanctions for unacceptable behaviour are made clear to all children. Emphasis is on children being accountable for their actions, and children must understand that the way they behave is a choice that they make.

Applying sanctions in class

If a child’s behaviour is disruptive to the learning of others or negatively impacts the class teacher’s ability to effectively support the class, the child is given a verbal warning. A verbal warning is issued clearly and includes a rule-reminder, warning and choice.

If behaviour does not change, a sanction is applied. The table below shows the progression of sanctions:

If poor behaviour continues, the following applies:

Time-out in class

A child placed on time out in class will be asked to sit away from the class for a short period (up to five minutes). A timer will be given to the child so they can see time passing. Time-out is an opportunity to reflect. It disrupts the poor behaviour and is an opportunity for the child and others to refocus on their learning.

Yellow Card - Time-out in another class

A child given a yellow card and placed on time out in another class will be asked to go to another class for a short period (up to ten minutes). A timer will be given to the child so they can take responsibility for letting the host teacher know when the set time has passed. The child may be taken to the other class by an adult or another child, or they may go by themselves (as appropriate). On arriving in the other class, the child will be directed by the class teacher to a pre-arranged spot to sit in time-out. Minimal attention will be drawn to the visiting child.

Red Card - Time Out with phase leader

When a child is referred for a Red Card from class, they go to their Phase Leader for reflection. During reflection, the Phase Leader will guide the child to consider their behaviour and its effect on their own and others learning. The child may be required to complete any classwork missed as a result of their behaviour. The Phase Leader will decide whether to issue a Red Card. When a Red Card is issued parents are informed and a meeting is arranged with the class teacher or Phase Leader to discuss behaviour.

Red Card behaviours

In some cases, a child’s behaviour can be so serious that the above system is overridden. These are ‘Red Card’ behaviours.

The following are classed as ‘Red Card’ behaviours and in this case the child is sent to their Phase Leader either immediately, or at break or lunchtime, as appropriate (this is the teacher’s decision).

• Swearing at an adult or a child.
• Seriously injuring another child deliberately.
• Extremely violent behaviour / fighting.
• Leaving the classroom without permission to an unknown location / running away / refusing to return to class within a specified time.

These incidents are fully investigated and dealt with by the Phase Leader. Where the incident is found to be of a very serious nature, it is handed on to the Headteacher. 

Any incidents of deliberate physical abuse toward adults will always result in a fixed term exclusion.

Any racist or homophobic incidents are investigated. They are recorded as a Red Card incident and a message is sent home. Any such incidents that occur in class are recorded on CPOMs and sent promptly to a member of the core leadership team. All racist and homophobic incidents are reported to the governors and recorded in the governing body meeting minutes.

Any member of staff may identify a Red Card behaviour and pass it to a member of the core leadership team for investigation. Only a member of the core leadership team can issue a Red Card.

Children who receive a Red Card, are automatically excluded from representing the school, in musical or sporting events, for at least one week. If Red Card behaviour persists children may be banned permanently from representing the school. If a child is a Community Leader and exhibits Red Card behaviour on more than one occasion, they automatically lose their place.

Other sanctions may include: Pupil being monitored on a behaviour report, missed breaktime in the Reset Zone, internal suspension, suspension or exclusion.

Please click here to read our Fryent Behaviour Policy.