Discipline is an important part of school life and
good discipline is essential if we are to fulfil our school policy and aims.
In the past discipline was often thought of as a series of punishments
for when things went “wrong”. This
however is not the case in Millington, where we consider it to be a carefully
thought out plan that will help develop self-discipline within each child.
Self discipline not only in terms of behaviour but also with regard to
work and attitudes to others. Our school Creed begins - “This is our school”
and our discipline policy is based upon this simple statement.
All of us share responsibility for how things are done within the school
and how we treat one another. Children
are encouraged by example and explanation to value and respect themselves, other
people and the things around them. High
standards of behaviour are expected from everyone.
This includes the staff, the pupils, visitors to the school and parents
when they are in the school.
To help everyone understand what is expected of them
we have drawn up a set of guidelines and these are printed below.
Readers should note that they apply not solely to the children but to
everyone in the school.
Besides these guidelines there are normally class
rules as well as school routines and traditions that everyone in the school
gradually learns as they settle in. These
are introduced to the children as they progress through the school and staff
spend time explaining what is and what is not suitable behaviour for people in
Millington.
If someone falls below our standards of behaviour
they are spoken to and reminded of our expectations. Repeated or deliberate misbehaviour however, has to result in
some form of sanction or punishment. After
discussion it was agreed that the children should be asked to write out some of
the Guidelines in order that they would better understand what standards are
expected of them. Additional school
work will not be used as we wish children to enjoy and value their work and
never see it as a punishment. This Guideline work might be done at a set time in school
(never after school hours) or at home. If
this work is sent home parents are asked to sign the completed work so that they
know what has occurred and what guidelines have to be written out.
A repeat of unsatisfactory behaviour would be
reported to the Principal and if it persists parents would be invited in to
discuss the situation. A child
might then be placed on Daily Report.
Daily report is a system where the pupil has to keep
a notebook with details of their daily activities and work.
The staff write appropriate comments in the notebook, which is then shown
to the parent, who signs it to show he or she has seen it.
The following morning the notebook is shown to the Principal or
Vice-Principal in order that they can monitor the child’s progress.
If a serious breach of guidelines occurs then the
school may, using the procedures recommended by the Southern Education and
Library Board, suspend a pupil. The
Governors also maintain the right, within the accepted procedures, to expel a
pupil should they consider it appropriate.
Whilst the governors must maintain the above
procedures in order to safeguard the pupils within the school, parents should be
aware that our policy is a positive one where good behaviour is the norm and is
praised by staff. Unsatisfactory
behaviour is quickly identified and corrected.
Through understanding what is expected of them we hope everybody in the
school maintains our high standards and through this understanding each person
is able to contribute to the caring atmosphere within the school.
GUIDELINES FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR
Everyone should always know and do what is expected of them
1. Always do your best.
2. Be kind and courteous to others.
3. Always walk in school.
4. Pay attention in class.
5. Take care of your school.
6. Always be prepared for each day’s
activities.
7. Be sensible and act safely.
8. Respect your own and other people’s
property.
9. Respect other people’s feelings and ideas.
10. Wear your Millington uniform with pride.
