A school community functions successfully when each member of the community respects the rights and values of other members, as well as the values and beliefs that the school is founded on.
We aim to provide a secure environment which fosters self-discipline and respect for the school and wider community.We aim to provide a microcosm of the type of society we hope for; one in which effort is rewarded and recognised and all are given the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential in a secure environment.
A well defined discipline structure is in existence at All Hallows and employs a balanced range of sanctions and rewards designed to recognise achievement and promote self discipline.
Rewards are used to recognise and celebrate achievement. Pupils are actively encouraged to earn reward points and merit marks. Points and marks are awarded for a wide variety of activities that reflect the personal, social, moral and academic aspirations and values of the school community. Prizes and certificates are awarded on a termly basis. Sanctions which might occasionally be used include a reporting system, detention, withdrawal from class, and in serious incidents, exclusion procedures.
The success of our discipline policy has been achieved through close partnership, co-operation and collaboration with parents.We recognise the importance of parental support in promoting our pupils’ self discipline and growth into adulthood and full citizenship.We ask that if parents have any concerns, or worries about discipline procedures they contact the school immediately.
Pupils at risk of permanent exclusion due to behavioural problems have the additional help of our Learning Support Centre where, after learning to modify their behaviour, they are reintegrated into the normal classroom situation. A seclusion unit is used on occasion to seperate a pupil who has behaved badly from other pupils.
Since September 2003, the school has been part of the Behaviour Improvement Programme
which means pupils and their families now have access to additional support from
a Behaviour & Education Support Team.