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Behaviour Management Guidelines 
At AJA we recognise the importance of a positive approach to the behaviour of children in our school. We feel that it is important that children's self-esteem is built up at every opportunity and that positive behaviour strategies are put in place.
To this end, all the children at AJA are expected to do as they are asked the first time after having been asked. Everyone is expected to treat each other with respect.
Our Aims:
We believe that it is important to:
As a school we place great emphasis on establishing and maintaining high standards of behaviour. We do this in two main ways. Through praise and encouragement, this can be done informally, formally, in private or in public. We also give awards such as stickers, certificates and treats. Our treats take the form of extra playtime, a DVD to watch, comments in books, notes home, giving responsibilities, giving special passes, house points, a visit to the Head Teacher for a special certificate. Good behaviour is not automatically learned and we must help to show children what is acceptable behaviour.
Unacceptable behaviour and sanctions:
Our school has a behaviour referral system in place, an example of which you can find below. The children who are not prepared to follow our school behaviour policy will be dealt with promptly, consistently and fairly. Please make yourselves aware of the systems we have put in place so that you too can help your child receive the best education in a safe environment.
Primary Behaviour Management Guidelines
Please note: If serious behaviour continues, the student will be suspended from school either internally or externally. This could range from 1 to 5 days after which the student will sign a re-entry contract before returning to school. Serious monitoring of the student with counsellor involvement will continue.
To this end, all the children at AJA are expected to do as they are asked the first time after having been asked. Everyone is expected to treat each other with respect.
Our Aims:
We believe that it is important to:
- foster positive, caring attitudes towards one another and the environment
- listen to each other
- behave well and work hard
- support anyone who needs help and encourage them
- respond in a polite and thoughtful manner to one another
- treat everyone in our school with respect
As a school we place great emphasis on establishing and maintaining high standards of behaviour. We do this in two main ways. Through praise and encouragement, this can be done informally, formally, in private or in public. We also give awards such as stickers, certificates and treats. Our treats take the form of extra playtime, a DVD to watch, comments in books, notes home, giving responsibilities, giving special passes, house points, a visit to the Head Teacher for a special certificate. Good behaviour is not automatically learned and we must help to show children what is acceptable behaviour.
Unacceptable behaviour and sanctions:
Our school has a behaviour referral system in place, an example of which you can find below. The children who are not prepared to follow our school behaviour policy will be dealt with promptly, consistently and fairly. Please make yourselves aware of the systems we have put in place so that you too can help your child receive the best education in a safe environment.
Primary Behaviour Management Guidelines
| Poor Behaviour | |
| Incident | Consequence |
| Any behaviour that disrupts student learning | Verbal Warning and then Behaviour chart steps i.e. flipping of card to blue as a warning, then to yellow after which student writes own letter of explanation to Parent. Teacher’s discretion as to whether Pastoral team to be involved |
| Failure to keep hands/feet to oneself. | |
| Consistent breaking of Essential Class Agreements | |
| Leaving the classroom without permission | |
| Not telling the truth to the teacher | |
| Insubordination to the teacher | Letter home from Head of Primary, possible Counsellor referral |
| Insolence to any staff member | |
| Minor aggressive behaviour (throwing things, breaking things, pushing, shoving…..) | Additional monitoring/correction from Pastoral team / letter from Head of Primary/ counsellor referral |
| Interference with the teacher's desk/property | Additional monitoring/correction from Pastoral team / letter from Head of Primary/ counsellor referral |
| Lateness to class | Letter home |
| Serious Behaviour | |
| Incident | Consequence (Note that in these cases, no warning will occur) |
| Continual breaking of school rules | Student contract with Counsellor, Pastoral Head, or Head of Primary, letter from Head of Primary |
| Striking a student, teacher, or staff member | Parents will be contacted immediately for a conference and Counsellor could be involved – with suspension |
| Destruction of school property | Letter sent home by the Head of Primary - possible suspension |
| Using inappropriate/offensive language | Letter sent home by the Head of Primary, pastoral team correction, counsellor referral |
| Abusive behaviour with the intent to bully another student | Letter from Head of Primary, counsellor referral, possible suspension |
| Gross insubordination | Parents will be contacted immediately for a conference and Counsellor will be involved – with suspension |
Please note: If serious behaviour continues, the student will be suspended from school either internally or externally. This could range from 1 to 5 days after which the student will sign a re-entry contract before returning to school. Serious monitoring of the student with counsellor involvement will continue.
