Behaviour
Ipswich Academy’s behaviour approach aims to support staff and pupils to develop positive relationships which will lead to a secure learning environment for all.
Teaching and learning can only take place in an atmosphere of calm purposefulness. The academy’s approach to behaviour management aims to foster in students:
- Good learning behaviours, e.g. listening, attention, participation, effort, positive attitude, co-operation
- Positive and pro-social values
- Self esteem and confidence
- A positive attitude about their abilities
- A sense of responsibility for their actions
- An understanding of cause and consequence.
School rules:
- We treat others with respect and dignity;
- We are punctual for school and lessons;
- We respect school and public property;
- We secure mobile phones in our phone pouches whilst in school. We unlock our pouches when we leave school.
- We carry the correct equipment and present our work neatly;
- We wear our school uniform correctly.
In line with the Trust’s behaviour policy, staff have the power to search pupils or their possessions for mobile phones, with or without their consent.
School Rules and Rewards
C1 – First Warning. If a student is disruptive and preventing the lesson from progressing or is deliberately off task, the teacher may issue the student a C1. This serves as a reminder to get back on track and no consequence is attached.
C2 – Final Warning. If the student does not ‘get the reaction right’ and disruption continues, the teacher may issue the student a C2. This serves as a final warning that if improvements are not made, they may be removed from the class.
C3 – Removed from class. If disruption persists, the student will be removed from class and directed to complete their lesson in the reintegration hub. Any student receiving a C3 should expect to receive a 30 minute after school detention.
At Ipswich Academy we use after school detentions as a deterrent and consequence to poor behaviour. This is within DFE guidance and parents/carers will be informed at least the day before if their child is set a detention. This will usually be via email. The DFE guidance is clear that ‘teachers have the statutory authority to issue detentions to pupils under the age of 18’. No student can be exempt from after school detentions but we can, within reason, work with parents/carers for suitable alternatives on a case by case basis.
