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    Staff Handbook:

    Behaviour Management

    We believe that a stimulating, well-planned and delivered classroom programme is the first step in positive behaviour management. When students are engaged and achieving well, they are likely to be behaving appropriately. Students thrive on consistency, routines and clear expectations. Please make positive behaviour management techniques such as verbal praise, stickers and other rewards and acknowledgements an integral and important part of your classroom culture.

    We believe in “catching children being good.” Students should always be treated with dignity and respect. Any disciplinary measures should be used as a last resort and should be considered carefully. Students should never be humiliated or put at risk in any way. Corporal punishment is illegal and must never be used.

    Focus on the behaviour and attempt to change it, as a first response. When you handle a situation well it increases your ‘mana’ as a teacher and adult and is a strong and appropriate response. Reliance on negative strategies of punishment undermines your position in the long term. Handing on minor issues can also undermine your mana. It is not our way to simply pass on all issues to someone else to handle.

    We do not have detentions at MHJC. If student behaviour is inappropriate firstly address this with the student. If there is no improvement contact the parent early and make them aware of your concern (advise your DP before doing so). Do not ignore negative or dangerous behaviours. If you have ongoing concerns about the behaviour of a child in your class, please consult with your Whanau colleagues at PLC meetings in the first instance. If this is not effective and the behaviour is ongoing or escalates please refer to the DP of your whanau. If the concern relates to non completion or unsatisfactory work please follow the same process but refer to the AP as opposed to the DP. Please do not use the homework club as an after school detention.

    There is no place in our classrooms for shouting by either students or teachers. Please do not raise your voice. This is ineffective and signals a loss of control which students are very attuned to. Sound field systems allow us to speak softly but audibly. Please make use of them if necessary.

    Self-Harming Behaviour Management Plan, support for student, school and parents.