Behaviour System-Prepared for Sucess

Behaviour System

At Dormston we firmly believe that all students are entitled to disruption free learning. As such we operate a ‘Prepared for Success’ behaviour and learning system. If required sanctions are given through a central school system and carefully monitored by the Behaviour and Welfare Team (BWT), Heads of Year and Senior Leadership Team.

The aims of Prepared for Success are:

To eliminate disruptive behaviour, so that there is a culture of achievement, ambition and learning everywhere in the school, and no learning time is wasted.
To provide clarity for staff and students about acceptable behaviour and the consequences of misbehaviour.
To provide clarity for staff and students about acceptable behaviour and the consequences of misbehaviour.
To encourage students to take responsibility for their own actions.
To enable teachers to deliver engaging and creative lessons, experiment and take risks, without concern for behavioural consequences.

Whilst sanctioning poor behaviour the school will also work with students to reflect on their actions and put interventions in place to prevent reoffending. Reasonable adjustments are made to take into consideration students with specific needs.

Our ‘Prepared for Success’ behaviour system has three strands:

Success in the lessons –

After an initial warning a child will be removed from a lesson to our Refocus Room for 5 periods and a 1 hour detention. Parents/Carers will be notified immediately if this is the case.

Success around school and in the community –

Behaviour that breaks our rules will result in detentions at lunchtime/after school.

Serious incidents

These are incidents that are considered to be a serious breach of our behaviour policy and may warrant a more significant sanction such as suspension or permanent exclusion. These incidents are dealt with on case by case basis, in a considered, measured and proportionate manner. We will always work with parents/carers if and when such matters arise.

Same night detentions are issued if students receive more than two behaviour events in a school day or are late to school (after 9.00am). Subject detentions may also be issued for repeated lack of homework or equipment. Parents/carers will be notified of the detention via group call. Detentions may also be issued by your child’s Head of Year and contact home will be made if this is ever the case.

We expect the best from our students and poor behaviour is not tolerated. Should you have any concerns, please contact your child’s Form Tutor or Head Year immediately. Often early intervention can nip a concern in the bud. A copy of our Positive Behaviour Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy can be found on the school website.

Please note:

By sending your child to Dormston School you are committing to abide by the rules and approach to education and welfare laid out in our Home School Agreement. This can be found on our website under the parent section. If you have any concerns regarding the schools, your child’s or your own commitment to this agreement please contact the school so that a meeting can take place to discuss the situation further.