Behaviour
Culture
In Castle View Enterprise Academy, we have an ethos of understanding and care, which is based on positive relationships at all levels. This is at the heart of everything we do.
We have a consistent approach to behaviour and rewards, which is clearly understood by students, staff, parents and stakeholders, whilst acknowledging that some students may struggle with a universal approach. As such, we strive to meet the needs of every individual, where necessary through the use of individualised plans. Our twin-tracking system of the use of deterrent and behaviour interventions ensures that every student is given the support necessary to become a successful member of our Academy. This approach also lends itself to our students becoming adults who can contribute positively to society.
- A welcoming and caring ethos, characterised by positive relationships and mutual respect.
- ·A climate focused on learning and the celebration of excellence in effort, attitude and achievement.
- ·Inspiring and motivating teaching which enables students to thrive and complete all assigned work to the best of their ability.
- An appropriate, relevant and inclusive curriculum.
- Fair and consistent expectations which are shared and insisted upon by all.
- Frequent positive reinforcement and structured rewards.
- ·An emphasis on participation and working in partnership with all stakeholders (including students, staff, their families, governors and external agencies).
- ·An emphasis on the development of self-discipline and opportunities to reflect and learn from mistakes.
- ·The fair and consistent use of rewards and deterrents.
- ·An effective pastoral system which actively promotes student welfare and prevents a range of issues occurring such as bullying, distress, anxiety, child on child abuse and missed learning.
- ·Effective supervision before and after the Academy day, during breaks, lesson changeovers and lunchtimes.
- ·Effective procedures for reporting, recording and evaluating information.
- ·Effective procedures for the early identification and support of students who need additional help to improve their behaviour, or have additional needs such as a disability which requires adjustments.
- ·An effective programme to help students develop personal and social skills, particularly in lifelong learning and citizenship.
- Effective staff training.
Where students do misbehave, staff respond promptly, appropriately and calmly to maintain a calm and safe learning environment, and then consider the reasons for such behaviours and how they can be prevented from recurring.
Climate
To create a positive learning environment, it is essential that the expectations of the Academy are understood by students, staff, parents and stakeholders. These expectations are drawn up in consultation with staff, students and governors. They are shared, and reviewed at least annually. Our expectations refer to lessons, less structured environments such as break and lunch times, travel to and from the Academy, behaviour in and around the local community, and trips and visits.
Castle View Enterprise Academy prides itself on treating every student as an individual. Whilst it is important to have over-arching rules and standards, it is always necessary to look at every situation on its individual merits and act in the best interests of the child, whilst also considering the needs of other students who may be impacted by others' behaviours.
Where a student displays challenging behaviours, the initial approach is to diagnose why such behaviours are evident and to deal with the root cause of the issue. We work extensively with a number of students through our SNAPB programme, mentoring and counselling, carried out by two specialist fully-trained staff. This facilitates behaviour change which deterrent alone rarely achieves. Our Night School system also supports students, as they can work one-to-one with pastoral staff, away from potential distractions. Such support negates the need for extensive use of suspensions, whereby the student would be out of school and not necessarily accessing learning. It also gives an opportunity for students to reflect upon the incident and their behaviours, and discuss them with a member of the pastoral team.
We acknowledge the need to treat each other with kindness and respect by having the following expectations in and around the Academy.
We acknowledge the need to treat each other with kindness and respect by having the following expectations in and around the Academy.
- Respect each other.
- Accept differences in others including point of views, experiences and opinions.
- ·Try one's best at all times.
- ·Take pride in the presentation of our work.
- Show kindness, understanding and empathy towards other people including the language we use.
- Enjoy each other's success.
- Not be afraid to get something wrong.
- Be resilient.
- Use the one-way system to ensure a safe and calm environment for all.
- Respect each other's personal space.
- Remain in the areas identified for your year group.
- Use the one-way system to ensure a safe and calm environment for all.
- Respect each other's personal space.
- Remain in the areas identified for your year group.
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