Rewards, Sanctions and Discipline

Rewards

We encourage students to do their best by awarding reward points for good effort, attitude, and performance. Our behaviour management system supports positive achievement and progress. Teachers and staff award points, leading to regular rewards and recognition through House and Subject celebrations.

Discipline

Discipline

At Neston High School, we follow the Community Code, based on mutual care, courtesy, and respect. We want all students to understand that their actions affect others and that everyone has the right to work and be happy at school. Our discipline code is clear and fair, fostering good working relationships.

Expectations:

• Be punctual.
• Wear the correct uniform.
• Have necessary equipment for the day.
• Behave considerately to allow everyone to achieve and feel safe.

We do not accept:

• Bullying
• Racism
• Anti-social behavior
• Homophobia
• Physical violence

Consequences:

• Detentions
• Removal from lessons
• In extreme cases, exclusion from school

Our clear drugs and alcohol policy states that students bringing illicit substances or attending school under the influence will face permanent exclusion. Physical violence or bullying may also result in permanent exclusion.

If a student falls below our standards, we use the behaviour management system to issue incident points, indicating concerns about homework, progress, or behaviour.  Incident points can result in detentions at break, lunchtime, or after school, depending on the incident’s seriousness. Parents/carers are encouraged to track their child's behaviour record online.

Reminders:

• Mobile phones must be switched off at all times in the school.
• Smoking is prohibited
• Chewing gum is banned
• High caffeine drinks and fizzy drinks with high levels of sugar are not allowed