Behaviour Policy
The Japanese School

Approved by:

The School Management Committee

Last reviewed on:June 2023

Next review due by:June 2024

Behaviour Policy 202306 v1.3.1

Date: June 2023

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Version Number

Modified By

Modifications Made

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.3.1

K. Nishihara
K. Nishihara
K. Okamoto
K. Okamoto

Update format.
UpdateUpdate
Reviewed

Date
Modified
17/12/2020
01/04/2021
09/05/2022
01/06/2023

Draft, Revised, Final, etc.

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Introduction
This policy sets out the standards of behaviour required of pupils attending The Japanese School(The School).
In following these guidelines staff should always maintain a sense of proportion, apply common
sense to situations and promote the highest of standards in their own behaviour and that of thepupils.
Aim
All pupils should be polite, helpful and considerate; they should behave sensibly and withsensitivity towards others.
Good behaviour in lessons is essential for pupils to learn successfully and behaviour that inhibits
learning in lessons will not be tolerated. The very highest standards of conduct are expected
and insisted upon, not only in the School building and during lessons, but trips and visits.
Good behaviour is promoted at the School in a number of ways and there is a strong pastoral
ethos at the School, which encourages positive moral, social and spiritual attitudes Members ofstaff are expected to act as positive role models, as senior pupils.
This policy applies to all pupils when they are on the School premises, or in the care of theSchool in any way; on journeys to and from School, on School trips or during School-related
activities at any time; during online activities associated with the School; it includes conductthat may occur away from School that affects the welfare of a member or members of theSchool community or which brings the school into disrepute.
Guidelines
The school premises should be maintained to promote pupils’ pride in their environment,
appropriate behaviour around the building and respect for the fabric of the school.
The quality of the curriculum and classroom experience will significantly affect behaviour and all
staff must accept responsibility for promoting the highest of standards.
The school should ensure that all aspects of equal opportunities permeate the work deliveredby teachers. This work should promote respectful and tolerant behaviour.
The school has high expectations of the pupils where serious and consistent hard work is thenorm.
This hard work should be rewarded by a sense of achievement as well as success inexaminations.
Beyond the classroom, high standards of behaviour are also to be expected on all enrichment
and extra-curricular activities, including trips.
The Role of All Staff
All staff should:- Be aware that gender, race, social background and culture stereotypes and assumptions
should be guarded against when dealing with pupil behaviour.
- Be alert to signs of bullying and harassment and act swiftly and firmly in accordance withthe school policy.
- Give the pupils the opportunity to take responsibility for promoting good behaviour.
- Make full use of the rewards system which involves teachers’ praises and encouragement
for pupils of all abilities both for academic and other achievements.
- Positively reinforce good behaviour and marginalise poor behaviour by both verbal andwritten recognition.
- Ensure that the school offers a welcoming environment for all visitors who have a right tobe at school.
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-parents at the earliest opportunity over a pupil’s poor behaviour as well as theirachievements in school.
Develop an active partnership with parents.
Be aware that pupils’ behaviour at home may differ from that in school and take this into
account when discussing their children’s behaviour.
Be committed to maintaining good standards of behaviour and, where possible, helping
children to improve those standards.
Act to stop poor behaviour and promote good behaviour whenever and wherever they seeit.

In the Classroom
Teachers should:- Make clear the rules of their learning area (classroom, laboratory, etc.) and explain why
they are necessary at the beginning of the academic year.
- Be a good role model by being punctual, well prepared and having specific objectives forlessons.
- Offer pupils challenging lessons that are differentiated to pupils’ needs.
- Have high expectations of work and behaviour.
- Create a balance of firmness, friendliness and formality based on mutual respect.
- Use a variety of teaching and learning methodologies.
- Make effective use of praise and public affirmation for good behaviour as well as good work.
- Recognise that classroom management skills can be learned and be willing to analyse theirown performance and that of others and to share good practice.
PupilsPupils will respond to the expectations placed on them by all adult members of the schoolcommunity.
They should:- Share responsibility for their own learning.
- Be actively involved.
- Be rewarded and publicly affirmed for all kinds of achievements.
- Take positive action against poor behaviour by their peers.
Parents- Have the responsibility to support the school in all that it is trying to achieve as acommunity as long as they are informed of the changes.
- Have the right to be kept informed of children’s achievements and ill-discipline.

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