TS 7- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
- Observation(s) of pupil behaviour
- Pupil conferencing / discussions with pupils
- Exclusion rates; behaviour log
- Lesson observations
- Clear, visible classroom rules; evidence of class agreement on rules; rewards/consequences boards
- Teacher engaging with students in and out of classroom time
Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
Behaviour management display (photographs)
- Evidence of positive behaviour management/ school rewards
- Pupil voice; happiness survey
- Classroom observations
- Certificate home log; SIMS log
- Staffroom discussions; discussions with pupils (reflective entries/evaluations)
- Teacher behaviour – modelling to pupils
- Teachers’ communication with pupils, colleagues and all in school
- Detentions/ exclusions
- Adhering to school policy/ethos; school policies & ‘non-negotiables’ are actioned consistently
- Follow up of behaviour outside of class
Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them
Lesson observations and drop in
- IEPs; pupil voice; parent voice
- Quality of work in books; differentiated tasks
- Classroom environment and displays; layout of classroom; seating plans
- Feedback from supply teacher
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Different learning styles in planning
- Deployment of other adults; support staff; use of resources
Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary
Record keeping by teacher – behaviour
- Lesson observations
- Adherence to school behaviour policy
- Informal mentoring; pupil voice
- Behaviour logs – teachers following through
- Staff modelling appropriate behaviour and actively promote good behaviour,build relationships and respect
- Consistency when dealing with poor behaviour
- Peer mentoring
- Restorative justice meeting