Attitudes to Learning Attitudes to Learning are split into 7 areas Attendance Punctuality Behaviour Effort Homework Uniform Prepared for Learning.

Attitudes to LearningWhat are they?

How do they affect my child?

Attitudes to Learning are split into 7 areas • Attendance• Punctuality• Behaviour• Effort• Homework• Uniform• Prepared for Learning

They are given a colour each half-term for each of the 7 areas.

Parents will be made aware of these through

TLCs and Reports!.

Attendance

Less than 90% Attendance Between 90 – 95% Over 95%

Attendance

Punctuality

Late to school more than twice.Late back to class

more than 5 times.

Late to school 1 – 2 times or late back to class up to

5 times.

Always on Time

It is not just about the mornings…

Behaviour

Behaviour Referral.More than 5

reflections in a term.

Up to 5 reflections.Comments made by other adults

regarding behaviour or

attitude.

No Reflections or Referrals.

No comments from other

members of staff or supply teachers.

Aveley Primary Sanctions Policy

Rewards• Star of the Week – for those children who

consistently show excellent effort. • Achievement Assemblies – Each year group has a

set day per term. The children receive a leaf which is added to the tree and are mentioned on the newsletter. • The Green Room – for those children who have

all areas in their attitudes to learning as green.

At Aveley Primary we have high expectations of behaviour…

…but sometimes, a small number of people do not always keep to these expectations.

Step 1 2 Warnings In some cases 2 warnings may not be appropriate!

e.g. If this has happened before.

Final Warning“This is your final warning, do

you understand?In some circumstances a reflection

will be given.

Time Out AStep 2

Sent to an area of the classroom to calm down/reflect.

Who, When and Why sheet to be filled in.

This can also entail loss of playtime/lunchtime.

Step 3

Sent to another classroom, escorted by an adult.

Who, When and Why sheet to be filled in.

This will also entail loss of playtime/lunchtime!

Time Out B

Step 4Sent to spend up to half a day with a

Phase Leader or Mrs Kidney. Who, When and Why sheet to be

filled in.

Letter sent home to parents Referral given

Possible loss of clubs/playtime

Time Out C

Step 5Meeting between parents, phase

leader and class teacher. Feedback given on each lesson.

Must be a marked improvement.

If there is no improvement in behaviour, Miss Shadbolt will become involved.

On Report

Step 6Meeting between teacher, phase

leader, parents and Miss Shadbolt. Referral given

Clear targets to stay in school

If there is no improvement then it is taken further.

Behaviour Contract

Step 7Work in a separate part of

the school building. No contact with other

children. No playtimes/lunchtimes

No Clubs.

If there is no improvement then the next step is followed.

Internal Exclusion (3 days+)

Step 8Not allowed to return to school for

the stated number of days. Upon return a contract will need to

be followed.

Short Term Exclusion (1-5 days)

Step 9

Not allowed to return to school for the stated number of days.

Upon return a contract will need to be followed.

Long Term Exclusion (Up to 45 days )

Step 10

Not allowed to return to school, another school will need to be found

for you to attend.

Permanent Exclusion

Effort

Occasionally applies themselves to their work and may participate in

activities.

Generally works to the best of their

ability and participates in

some activities.

Always tries their best in all their

work.

Feedback

The feedback children receive on their work has changed. They will have less written comments but will still be recognised for the effort they make on every piece of work. In their books you will see stamps and sometimes stickers. The children know what the different colour stamps mean.

Homework

Homework rarely completed.

Rarely reads at home.

Homework diary rarely in

school/lost.

Usually completes homework set.

Reads occasionally at home (1-3

times)Homework diary

usually available.

Homework set always completed.

Read 4 – 5 times per week.

Homework diary signed and in

school every day.

Reading at Home• We expect children to read 4 – 5 times per week.• Reading recorded in the Home/School Diary.

The Home/School Diary•Reading recorded in the Home/School Diary.•Any home/school communication should be

recorded in this. •Reflections will be recorded here • Should be signed by the parent at the end of the

week (teacher will sign on the following Monday).

Homework•Will be set on a given day each week (dependent on

class). • Literacy homework will be given weekly/fortnightly

depending on the type of homework. •My Maths (online) – there will be a homework club

available every Monday. • Reading Review – to be completed fortnightly.

Spellings• Each child will receive a spelling booklet. • Spellings are given weekly. • Children are expected to complete one page

a week (no more). • They will be tested at the end of the week. • Instructions can be found in the spelling

booklet.

Uniform

Has to be regulary reminded about school uniform.

Rarely has P.E. kit.

Usually in school uniform.

Needs reminder about shirts being tucked in/correct

footwear/nail varnish.

Sometimes does not have P.E. kit.

Always in school uniform.

P.E. kit always in school.

Follows dress code including hair tied

back; school shoes; no nail varnish etc.

School Uniform• The full school uniform can be found in

the Homework Diary. • However please note that children

should wear black shoes. • Hair must be tied back.

School P.E. Kit• Your child’s P.E. kit should be in school

every day (even if they are not expecting to do do P.E).• Every child should have: a white P.E. top,

navy shorts, Plimsolls (indoor) and trainers (outdoor).•We recommend that children have a

tracksuit for the winter months.

Prepared for Learning

Rarely Prepared for school .

Sometimes forgets reading book etc.

Always has the correct

equipment.

Prepared for LearningEach day your child should bring/have on their table:• Their current reading book. • Homework Diary. • Pencil case (if applicable) • Any other books they might need. • We also recommend children bring a small

water bottle into class with them.

Mentoring File/New TLC Format• Every child will have their own file – this file will stay with them up to

Year 6. • Your child will meet (during the school day) their ‘mentor’ – this will

either be the class teacher or the phase leader. • They will discuss, and set, targets and how they think they are doing. • Parents will then come to one of the evening sessions to briefly

discuss which targets your child has – also having an opportunity to look through the folder.

Other Useful InformationHow will you know if your child is doing as well as they should? • Teachers assess children all the time, sometimes formally (e.g.

assessment weeks) but more commonly through observations and feedback during lessons.

• In addition to the TLC meetings, Parents receive termly reports explaining what their child has achieved in the last term.

• The reports will no longer refer to levels. Under the new assessment framework children are assessed on how they perform in relation to expectations for children nationally in the year group they are in. When details of the National Assessment Framework are finalised we will ensure this is shared with parents.

Other Useful Information• Concerned? – Please contact your child’s class teacher, either in

person or through the homework diary. If the concern continues/is unable to be resolved please contact the Phase Leader.

• Parent Drop ins – these will happen on a fortnightly basis – teachers will be available in classrooms from 3.20 – 3.40 on the dates published. These are for general queries – if you have a concern that requires a more in-depth conversation - please use this time to make an appointment.

• Coffee Mornings – These are advertised on the newsletter and are are a good chance to meet other parents as well as make suggestions on how the school can support you/your child further. Some phase leaders may be available during this time.

Ways to Keep Updated• Blogs – www.aveleyprimaryblogs.net Your

children’s work is often posted/class updates given. They always like to see parents commenting • Newsletter – Weekly Newsletter will keep you up to

date. • Website – www.aveleyprimary.net – Copies of

letters etc. are posted for you to download. • Twitter - @aveleyschool – the most up-to-date

information quickly.