Behaviour Expectations

Every day and every lesson: classroom routines and expectations

Uniform

Tutors are responsible for a morning uniform check
Always stop a pupil
Make sure that it is addressed before they move on
No entry to lesson without appropriate uniform
No dismissal from lesson without appropriate uniform

Lesson Start

Actively monitor the corridor and address any behaviour that does not meet expectations: orderly and calm transitions
Be highly visible at the door and control entry: uniform check
Warm welcome and praise pupils as they arrive
Have a ‘do now’ activity ready, visible and accessible
Complete formal register – insist on silence
Pupils who arrive late (more than five mins after the start of the lesson): always a class teacher detention. If previous teacher has detained a pupil, make sure they have a ‘Out of Learning’ card

Lesson organisation

We direct where a pupil sits in a lesson. Pupils are always organised according to learning needs (not friendship or pacification)
It is always accordingly to a pre-planned seating plan with a clear rationale.
Equipment out on the desk – including planner
Expected equipment: pens, pencils, ruler, calculator (for lessons where it is appropriate) and planner
Pupils DO NOT leave a lesson unless in exceptional circumstances. Any pupil out of a lesson must have a corridor pass or ‘Temporary Out of Learning’ pass.

Fundamental learner expectations – STAR

Sit-up
Track the speaker
Answer and Ask questions (no hands-up, unless asking a question)
Respect for the teacher and for your peers

Presentation

Line-off (with ruler) previous work
Date in top-right and underlined with a ruler
Underlined title with a ruler
Diagrams / tables / graphs in pencil – use ruler where appropriate.
Write in black pen only
Mistakes neatly crossed out
Home learning is clearly labelled
When expectations have not been met – do it again.

End of lesson

In good time – no rushing – calm, organised and orderly
Teacher checks + pupils tidy the room
Stand behind chairs ready for dismissal
Uniform check
Visible by the door
Dismiss in sections and only when instructed – calm and orderly
Praise, reward and positivity where pupils have met expectations
Remain by the door – monitor the corridor and arrival

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.

Registered Office: The Arthur Terry School, Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

Tel: 0121 323 1134

CEO Richard Gill CBE NPQH, NLE, FRSA

Company Number 07730920.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is committed to keeping our students safe, both in school and the wider community. As part of our safeguarding arrangements, we have a two-way information sharing agreement in place with the local police authority. The agreement is compliant with Crime & Disorder Act 1998 (s.115) and Data Protection Act 1998(s.29.3; s.35.2.), and focuses on preventing young people from becoming involved or further involved in crime and anti-social behaviour as a victim or offender.

If you have any queries about the partnership policy, please contact Mrs S Bailey, ATLP Safeguarding Lead.