Positive Behaviour Support

At Craigie Heights Primary School, WA PBS provides a consistent, whole-school approach with common language and processes, in regard to positive behaviour expectations. The WA PBS framework has been developed through a consultative, collaborative community owned process and is consistently implemented by staff at the school and classroom level. The school’s behaviour expectations include :

  • We are Respectful
  • We are Responsible
  • We are Safe
  • We are Achievers

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a positive school-wide approach to behaviour management that is evidence based and focuses on early intervention . It’s proactive approach whereby expected behaviours are explicitly taught, allowing students to make better choices. WA PBS views inappropriate behaviour in the same manner that problems in reading or mathematics are viewed, as a skill deficit. When a skill deficit exists, we must teach and model the appropriate skill. By doing so, a unified and positive school climate forms. The purpose of WA PBS is to establish a climate in which appropriate behaviour is the norm. 

 

At Craigie Heights PS we ensure that the seven components of WA PBS are in place:

1. Leadership

The PBS leadership team include both the Principal and Associate Principal and a team that is representative of the school staff.

2. Defining Expected Behaviour

The PBS matrix provides clear behavioural expectations. Matrix

3. Teaching Expected Behaviour

Systematic teaching of the expected behaviours is a routine part of the school day. This teaching uses the same methods as teaching academic skills, through modelling, practice and feedback.

4. Encouraging Expected Behaviours

Staff provide regular feedback to students about their behavioural progress. We create a school culture where expected behaviours are the norm.

5. Essential Classroom Practice

Classroom practices maximise learning for all students while minimising behavioural problems.

6. Responding to Misbehaviour

Inappropriate behaviour will be viewed as a teaching opportunity – a chance to clarify and re-teach expectations. The same instructional approach used when students make academic errors, are be used to correct behavioural errors. The development of a continuum process of responses to misbehaviour provide staff with the tools to effectively respond to and redirect student misbehaviour.
7. Ongoing Monitoring

We use ongoing data to identify areas in need of improvement as well as those operating well. The leadership team provide feedback that promotes consistent implementation and renewal. Data is used to monitor student behaviour and the PBS implementation process.

 

A copy of our Whole School Positive Student Behaviour Support Plan can be viewed by clicking here.