Behaviour management is a key component of teaching and learning in 1st Staff. It is important to set high expectations for our pupils in terms of behaviour, and to create an environment in which they feel safe and secure. We must also ensure that our pupils understand the boundaries of acceptable behaviour and that they understand the consequences of their actions if they choose to overstep them. We should strive to create a positive classroom environment where pupils feel respected and valued. Through effective behaviour management, we can help our pupils to develop self-discipline and resilience and to make good decisions. This will help them to become successful learners, and to contribute positively to their community. To ensure that our pupils are behaving appropriately, we provide clear guidance and expectations and enforce consistent consequences for unacceptable behaviour. We must also be consistent in our praise and rewards for good behaviour, to ensure that our pupils are motivated to do the right thing. By providing a positive learning environment, we can help our pupils to develop the skills and knowledge they need to become successful learners.
Incident reports are an important tool in helping us to manage the behaviour of their pupils. They provide a way of documenting any misbehaviour and can help to identify patterns of behaviour that can be addressed. An open dialogue can also be used to help tutors to develop strategies for dealing with difficult pupil behaviour. This is done by looking at the incident reports and using them to identify the root cause of the behaviour. Once this is identified, staff can then work to develop strategies to address it, such as providing additional support or resources, setting clear expectations for the pupil, or providing additional training or support for staff. We also review constantly the effectiveness of any strategies that have been implemented, allowing staff to make adjustments and improvements where necessary. This helps to ensure that 1st Staff are providing an effective environment for learning and that their pupils are being taught in a safe and caring environment.
1st Staff use the highly effective Sleuth software tool for tracking student behaviour and their personal and social development. It is used by thousands of staff in hundreds of mainstream and special schools.
In 1-click Sleuth provides our tutors and team leaders with high quality information that is used to:
- Communicate what’s going on, who is involved and how staff have responded
- Identify individuals and groups that need support and help us plan intervention strategies
Monitor the impact of interventions and provision, evidencing progress and improvement