View our responsible behaviour plan (PDF, 601 KB) which provides the framework for supporting student behaviour that meets the needs of our diverse school population.
Rules
and expectations of the family, the school and society are discussed with the
students as they progress through the school.
It
is important that students understand that rules and expectations are made for
a real purpose.
Some
rules are made to ensure the health, safety and protection of people and
property while others are aimed at promoting consideration and respect for
those with whom they interact and to be responsible for their own actions.
At
Beenleigh Special School
we will:
Be a listener;
Be a word-user;
Be safe;
Be fair.
Students
and staff also focus on virtues (such as friendliness, honesty etc), through
discussion and these are always presented in a positive and supportive way.
Staff
are encouraged to be proactive and positive in the area of student support.
Students are given choices and are encouraged to be responsible for their own
actions.
Individual
strategies are designed and implemented to reduce inappropriate behaviours and
to teach alternative appropriate behaviours within a consistent whole school
approach. Individual needs of students will determine the most appropriate
management strategies to be used.
At all times students are encouraged to:
a. respect the safety of all students,
staff and property.
b. show respect, both verbally and
physically, to all members
of the school community.
Individual
classes and School Leaders continually support and encourage student
achievements and behaviours through the use of awards, prizes and recognition.
For a very
small number of students who display severe and challenging behaviours, a
formal plan of intervention that is in line with the Department of Education
and Training policies is prepared by classroom staff in conjunction with
parents/carers and other support personnel. It is important to stress that any action
to intervene physically is extremely carefully considered, used as a last
resort, follows an agreed-upon plan generally unique to an individual student
and is carried out to minimise safety concerns for the student and others.
The School’s
Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students is provided to all parents/carers on
enrolment. It is also available on the school website.