BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT

In our classrooms we set clear boundaries and expect high standards

Our aim at Newington is to foster a safe, supportive and successful environment for all the boys at our school.

We see this as an environment in which learning is paramount, where there is a culture of respect for others and where Newington's traditions are maintained.

Introduced in 2006, the Newington Behaviour Management system is designed to help our boys flourish and reach their goals.

Behaviour Management – an overview

Our expectations for student behaviour are based on our important school values.

Such values have been used to create a Newington Charter, to guide behaviour and attitudes in the boys. The Charter is printed in the Student Diary.

Our Student Diary is a hardcover annual publication with a greater facility for communication between teachers and parents. As well as the Charter it includes our values and expectations, to give guidance to the boys. A complete copy of the Diary is provided on this page.

In our classrooms we set clear boundaries and expect high standards. These are fairly but firmly maintained by teachers who always strive to advise and support a boy as he develops his psychological autonomy.

We encourage effort, achievement and good citizenship using a system of Merit Awards and Certificates. Information about this system is also contained in the Diary.

When a boy does not respond to action taken by his teachers a system of Demerits and Detentions are used to encourage a change in his behaviour. This applies to boys in Years 7 to 10. In Years 11 and 12, where more responsibility is expected, only Detentions apply.

As a restorative and reflective mechanism for achieving behavioural change in the boys, a system levels of behaviour and monitoring cards apply:

Student GuidElines For The Behaviour ManagEment Structure [SECONDARY]

Procedural Fairness

Procedural fairness is a basic right of all when dealing with authorities. Procedural fairness refers to the 'right to be heard' and the 'right to an unbiased decision'.

The right to be heard includes the right of the person against whom an allegation has been made to:

know the allegations related to a specific matter and any other information which will be taken into account in considering the matter
know the process by which the matter will be considered
respond to the allegations
know how to make an appeal

The right to an unbiased decision includes the right to:

impartiality in an investigation and decision making
an absence of bias by a decision maker

Normally, the Head of Year/House will conduct interviews with boys who have had major allegations made against them. The decision maker will usually be the Head of School but if they conduct the interview the decision will be made by the Head of Secondary, Deputy Headmaster or Headmaster. Appeals may be made through the Head of House, School Counsellor or the school's Chaplain.