Conduct Curriculum

 

At Walton-le-dale, we aim to provide an education for all students free from disruption, and that enables the school to focus on improving outcomes for all students. Research shows that good behaviour must be explicitly taught and modelled by all.

This behaviour curriculum explains to everyone in school, clear expectations under the overarching behaviour principles of being ready to learn, respectful of everyone and being safe in school.  The principle of a behaviour curriculum is to create a positive ethos around school and a culture where we have high expectations of our students. This will create better relationships, a consistent environment from classroom to classroom and support all students no matter what ability or learning need.

We feel that the behaviour curriculum will: 

  • Simplify a student’s day in school by having the same keystone routines and rules in every classroom so it’s easy to know our expectations
  • Will teach students how to behave not just expect them to know.
  • Will make school a calmer and safer place for all to learn.
  • Will make students able to understand their own  behaviour and learn how to improve it.

Restorative practices are being used at Walton le dale to support healthy student development. Restorative practices focus on increasing student reflection, communication, community building, and making amends instead of relying on punishment. Research suggests that restorative practices fewer disciplinary referrals, improved school climate, high quality teacher-student relationships, and improved academic achievement across schools. Restorative practices and mindsets focus on supporting students to accept accountability for their actions, reflect on the impact they have on others, and, when needed, take steps to repair relationships and build new skills. This inclusive approach deepens relationships by asking students to consider how they impact their community and participate in reflective conversations with teachers and peers. These relationships support the ongoing healthy development of the student and provide positive models for students as they seek to change their behaviour and contribute to their school community.

How restorative conversation are done at Walton le Dale: 

To support restorative conversation, we use some basic questions. These questions can be used to resolve many types of issues and are not only useful in schools.

  1. What happened?
  2. What were you thinking?
  3. Who has been affected?
  4. What conduct do I need to see now?
  5. Is there anything else I can do to support you?

 

At Walton-le-Dale High school, as part of our behaviour curriculum, students need to be ready to learn.

This means that your child should attend school, on time, bring correct equipment and take part in all their lessons to the best of their ability and engage in any home learning.

 

Attendance

It is important that your child attends school every day so that they do not miss important learning and it is a safeguarding risk if we do not know where they are.

Know that any learning missed should be caught up by the student to reduce the impact on their learning.

You can find our attendance policy here.

Punctuality

Your child is expected to arrive on time, everyday at school. The school day starts at 8:45am.

Your child expected to be on time to all lessons.

You can find the timings of the school day here.

Uniform

Your child is expected to wear for full Walton-le-Dale uniform and have the correct PE kit on the required day. We appreciate there may be times where this is not always possible. In these cases, the school will provide a temporary replacement.

You can find our uniform policy here.

Equipment

Your child is expected to bring the correct equipment to each lesson. These items can be purchased through Parentpay for a discounted price. Full list of the items can be found at the bottom of the the uniform policy here.

Homework

Home learning is set to support your child’s in class learning and help them to develop the skill to work independently.

You can find out homework policy here.

 

At Walton-le-Dale High school, as part of our behaviour curriculum, students need to show respect.

Respectful of everyone

Showing respect is having good manners and conducting yourself politely towards others to create a positive learning environment for all.

Your child is expected to show respect to others and behave in a responsible manner. Through our behaviour curriculum, we will demonstrate the importance of good manners, being kind and helpful and accepting everyone as individuals.

At Walton-le-Dale we respect the values, ideas and beliefs of others and do not tolerate any discrimination or prejudice.

http://www.gov.uk/discrimination-your-rights

You can find all our policies regarding protected characteristics here.

 

At Walton-le-Dale High school, as part of our behaviour curriculum, students need to be safe.

Moving around school

When moving around school, your child should walk sensibly along the corridors.

Staff will be present on corridors to ensure your child will be safe moving around school.

 

We expect all students to show a level of maturity when moving from lesson to lesson.

Caring for your school

All students are expected to respect the school the environment. They should care for the school building and all of its contents. Understand that any deliberate damage to school or property is vandalism and will not be tolerated at WLD.

Breaks and Lunches

Your child should line up sensibly for break and lunch and all students to expected to clear up after themselves after eating.

Toilets can be used at break time and lunch times.

Mobile phones

The use of mobile phones on site is not permitted. They should be turned off and out of sight at all times. Know that in any case of an emergency, you may contact the school landline on 01772 335726.

If your child needs to contact you in case of an emergency, they should seek a member of staff.

Get in Touch

Walton-le-Dale High School
Brindle Road
Bamber Bridge
Preston
PR5 6RN

01772 335726
admin@wldhigh.co.uk

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