Rude and Negative Behaviour

• Never lose your temper or use sarcasm.
• Remind pupils of the "behaviour rules" - these should be whole school rules known to all, displayed in each learning environment, consistently applied and have a clear hierarchy of sanctions for offences. Firmness and consistency create stability.
• Refuse to take the blame for rudeness - start each day afresh with consistent expectations of pupils' behaviour.
• Know what policy exists within your school.
• Make punishments positive. Enter into dialogue about the behaviour and the consequence, allow the pupil choice.
• Use humour to diffuse tension.
• Agree "contracts" for improving negative behaviour.
• Condemn the act NOT the child.