Ensuring absolute clarity about the expected standard of pupils’ behaviour.
Displaying school rules clearly in classes and around the building. Staff and pupils should know what they are.
Ensuring that children actually receive rewards every time they have earned them and receive a sanction every time they behave badly.
Taking action to deal with poor teaching or staff who fail to follow the behaviour policy.
Ensuring pupils come in from the playground and move around the school in an orderly manner.
Ensuring that the senior leadership team like the head and assistant head are a visible presence around the school during the day, including in the lunch hall and playground, and are not confined to offices.
This article can help teachers who are struggling to keep their classroom under control and help with the more rowdy children.