At Hartland High School we have unapologetically high expectations of student behaviour in order to provide a safe, calm and productive learning environment. We treat behaviour as a curriculum. This means that we teach children how to behave appropriately in school, in line with our values of Work Hard and Be Kind. We teach our children this through

• The use of RFL cards

• Clear instructions in lessons

• Rewards, such as merits, golden tickets, RFL points and Reward experiences 

• Assemblies 

• Displays around the school, for example our SWAT rules, or expectations posters

•  Individual meetings with students and families. 

• Supportive interventions focussing on the correct behaviours required. 

• Clear communication about what constitutes bullying and how to report it, via tutor time and PSHE lessons. 

•  A clear and consistent sanctions process. 

• Clarity on what is expected in each part of the school. 

• Re-induction sessions each unit in which students work through a booklet outlining expectations. 

• In class behaviour systems, for example, SWAT warnings for low level disruption. 

On a lesson by lesson basis, students will have one simple choice, to either be in class working hard and progressing with their learning or be placed in RFL (Ready for Learning) so that the learning of others is not disrupted. If a student is removed from the lesson, they are removed for such time until they are ready for learning. When removed from lessons, students work following the same curriculum as those students in class, and are supported by behaviour experts in ensuring they are ready for learning. Through our behaviour curriculum, we support students to make the right choice and access a high-quality education. 

We will utilise our Ready for Learning centre when we are investigating serious incidents and to keep students out of circulation whilst these incidents are being investigated. 

Our expectations in the classroom are as follows:

• Arrive to lessons on time

•  Enter the classroom quietly when invited by the teacher with learning equipment already in hand

•  Sit down silently and complete the retrieval quiz, whilst the register is taken

• Listen in silence when the member of staff leading the lesson speaks

• Students raise their hand to ask a question without calling out

• Treat each other with respect at all times

• Follow all instructions the first time asked

• Work exceptionally hard to the best of their ability without disrupting any other students learning

• Students will not be given permission to access toilet facilities during any lesson (dispensations on medical grounds will be made on an individual needs basis)

• Wear the correct uniform at all times, including to and from schools.

Prohibited items

 The school has a number of prohibited items. These items are prohibited in order to keep the school safe, calm, and purposeful. They are, but are not limited to,

• Any item that has been brought into school to cause offence or disruption. This is at the discretion of the Senior Leadership Team

• Chewing Gum

• Fizzy drinks 

•  Tobacco and cigarettes, or paraphernalia associated with them

• e-cigarettes, vape pens, puff bars or items such as this.  

• Drugs

•  Alcohol

• Energy Drinks or drinks that are high in electrolytes. 

• Sugary fizzy drinks such as coca -cola, or coke zero. Sparkling flavoured water, such as Radnor Fizz, is permitted. 

• Offensive weapons

• Fidget toys that are not pre-approved by the school. 

• Hooded sweatshirts, zipped or otherwise. 

• Illegal drugs

•  Jewellery that is not in line with the school policy. 

• Pornographic imagery or material

• Mobile phones that are not stored out of sight. 

Hooded sweatshirts will be confiscated and returned to students via reception at the end of the day. Jewellery will be placed in an envelope in reception to be collected by the student. Other items will not be returned and may be reported to the police, with consequences applied by the school. 

Support for Students. 

We offer a range of supportive interventions for all students for whom meeting expectations is a challenge. Our support is tiered, and ranges from universal provision, to internal support and external support. Parents and students are consulted and communicated with at each stage.

Fixed Term Suspensions

As per our behaviour policy and procedure, we do utilise fixed-term suspensions where necessary. If a child is suspended for a fixed period, parents will receive notification, and will be asked to attend a readmission meeting, in which the behaviour will be discussed and support identified. Part of this support will involve a period of time spent ensuring the child involved is ready for learning. We feel that it is essential that parents attend readmission meetings in order to support their child's return to school. 

Detentions

As a school, we run a system of whole school after-school detentions. This will be centrally supervised by a rota of staff. We will inform parents and carers via MCAS if a student has a detention. Please note that we cannot rearrange detentions other than in highly exceptional circumstances. All students must complete their detentions, even students who have responsibility for collecting siblings from primary school, for example. This is because detentions are a crucial tool in helping students understand consequences and learn from mistakes.

Detentions are typically 30 minutes. Detentions are held the same day, if the sanction is issued before 12:30. Detentions are held the next day, if the sanction is issued after 12:30. Students who fail to attend their after-school detention will be referred to RFL and complete their missed detention.

During detention, students must work silently. They are encouraged to complete their self-quizzing homework for the next day.

Detentions are issued for:

• Arriving late to school

• Arriving late to lesson or greetings

•  A referral to RfL

• Chewing gum

• Mobile phone or smart-watch confiscation

• Three signatures on the RfL card for missing equipment

• Missing RfL card

• Missing homework

• Missing PE kit