Behaviour Management

Behaviour management is a topic often raised by members at the toy library.

A checklist of what schools can do to instill good behaviour in the classroom has been developed and published by Charlie Taylor, the Government’s Expert Adviser on Behaviour and is entitled "Getting the simple things right”. Consistency and clarity were seen to be the most important factors. The checklist contains many items that can also be applied at home by parents. For example:

• Ensure absolute clarity about the expected standard of behaviour.
  

• Display rules clearly.
  

• Display a tariff of sanctions and rewards.
  

• Ensure that children never miss out on sanctions or rewards.

• Model the behaviour you want to see from your children.
  

• Praise good behaviour.
  

• Celebrate successes.
  

The checklist can be downloaded here http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/pupilsupport/behaviour/a00199342/getting-the-simple-things-right-charlie-taylors-behaviour-checklists