Behaviour For ConDUCT
Good to be Green and Great to be Gold
At our school, we use 'Great to be Green' to reinforce and encourage positive behaviour choices. The ‘Good to be Green' scheme is an effective way of promoting positive behaviour and for rewarding those pupils who consistently behave appropriately.
The scheme is very visual, with child friendly resources which allow our pupils to easily see how they are doing in class. We believe that it is important to promote a positive message regarding behaviour management at all times- ‘Good to be Green’ is a means of promoting our high expectations of positive behaviour. If a child has had a bad day, they can start afresh the following day.
Every child starts their day on a positive note with a green card displayed in their pocket of the Class Chart. The card says- ‘It’s Good to be Green!’ and the children soon learn to associate being on Green with a feeling of having done the right thing. If they are still on Green by the end of the day, the child is awarded a House Point.
If, during the day, in lessons, or at break times, a child has to be warned of inappropriate behaviour then a Stop and Think warning card will be discreetly given to the child. The warning gives the child the opportunity to reflect, consider and review their behaviour. If a child continues to behave inappropriately then they will be given a yellow card which is also given discreetly to them. A yellow card would equate,to 10 minutes off their playtime.
Sometimes, just the threat of moving a child onto a Red Consequence Card is enough to encourage them to behave appropriately. However, if necessary, the child’s Yellow Warning Card will be replaced with a Red Consequence Card. Persistent unacceptable behaviour would equate to a red card which would then have a consequence of loss of playtime at lunchtime in order to allow the child reflect on their behaviour choices in a positive way with Mrs Etienne.
Equally, pupils will often display outstanding behaviours where they go out of their way to be friendly, hard working, welcoming or helpful. Pupils also have the opportunity to be rewarded for very good behaviour by being awarded 'Great to be Gold'. Children who achieve 'Great to Be Gold' are recognised in our weekly celebration assembly.
Teachers and staff respond to inappropriate behaviour using the ‘Good to be Green’ scheme. The table below gives examples of some kinds of behaviour which are levelled according to ‘severity’ (taken from the School’s Behaviour Policy).
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Low level behaviour |
Range of Possible Sanctions |
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Disturbing the learning of others around them Disrespectful moaning and groaning Talking over other people/shouting out Messing around in the cloakroom/toilets Wandering around the classroom/off task Throwing a piece of equipment across the table to someone Running indoors Stamping feet in anger Snatching/not sharing with others
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In class
Moving the child to a different seat.
A private reminder about the behaviour we wish to see- inviting them to make the right choice.
Providing a child with a ‘Stop and Think card’ so that they can reflect on their behaviour On the playground Child stays with an adult for a few minutes to reflect on their behaviour. |
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Yellow card |
Range of Possible Sanctions |
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Continued disobedience after a first warning Deliberately ignoring instructions given Being unkind to others (name calling) Going out of the classroom without permission from an adult Continual chatting during lesson time Running away from adults Play fighting
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In class Stay indoors for 10 minutes at playtime/lunchtime to catch up on work missed or write a letter of apology (if required) On the Playground If yellow card is given whilst the child is on the playground, then the child sits on the bench, away from their friends so that they can reflect on their behaviour. |
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Red card |
Range of Possible Sanctions |
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Being disrespectful to any member of staff Physical violence towards another child Stealing Swearing Racist or homophobic comments Continually not following an adult’s instructions (defiance) Deliberate and continual disruption in class Vandalism Bullying Threatening adults Arguing with adults (disrespectfully) Inappropriate language used to offend/hurt others Throwing things in anger which could cause harm
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In class *Headteacher called to class/child taken to Headteacher. *Lunchtime reflection about their behaviour *Parents/carers informed by text. *Parents/carers can talk to teacher at the end of the day. *Child writes an apology letter to the member of staff or child (ass appropriate) to apologise.
On the playground As above but if red card given whilst the child is on the playground or in the dining room then they are sent directly to the Headteacher's office.
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Internal or external exclusion (depending on severity on the incident) |
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Physical violence towards a member of staff Leaving school without permission |
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Restorative Reflections
Restorative reflection is a process of discipline that focuses on positive outcomes for all parties. It aims to allow a child who has committed an error in behaviour the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions, be aware of the consequences they have caused and feel remorseful.
This is achieved through discussion between the child and Headteacher, conversations between the child, the Headteacher and the person or child they have affected and activities to help the child understand their own actions better and give them alternative methods for the future.
Other Positive Behaviour Incentives
Secret Student
At the beginning of the school day, the teacher chooses at random (using named lolly sticks) one of the children in the class. They don’t tell the class whose name has been selected, but do tell everyone what kind of good behaviour they are looking for. Any child demonstrating the chosen positive behaviour during the school day, has their name written on the class whiteboard. At home time, they reveal the named lolly stick chosen at the beginning of the day. If the child's name is also on the whiteboard then that child becomes the secret student and the class celebrate their success. They are awarded with the secret student trophy which is kept on the child's working table for the following day. If they didn’t do so well, the teacher keeps their identity secret but also explains why they haven't been successful on that occasion.