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Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students based on The Code of School Behaviour 1. Purpose Bounty Boulevard State School is an inclusive school and is committed to providing a safe, respectful and disciplined learning environment for students and staff, where students have opportunities to engage in quality learning experiences and acquire values supportive of their lifelong wellbeing. This Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students is designed to facilitate high standards of behaviour, therefore the learning and teaching in our school can be effective and students participate positively and feel safe within our school community. 2. Consultation and data review Bounty Boulevard State School developed this plan in collaboration with our school community. Broad consultation with parents, staff and students was undertaken through survey distribution and community meetings held during February 2014 to develop and implement School Wide Positive Behaviour Support, now known as Positive Behaviour for Learning. A review of school data sets from 2011-2019 also informed the development process. In 2019, the committee has consulted with teaching staff, teacher aides, school council and the parent community to develop a mutually agreeable plan.

The Plan was endorsed by the Principal, the President of the P & C, the School council; and is reviewed annually. 3. Learning and behaviour statement All areas of Bounty Boulevard State School are learning and teaching environments. We consider behaviour management to be an opportunity for valuable social learning as well as a means of maximising the success of academic education programs. Our school-wide framework for managing behaviour is Positive Behaviour for Learning. Our Responsible Behaviour Plan outlines our system for facilitating positive behaviours, preventing problem behaviour and responding to unacceptable behaviours. Through our school plan, shared expectations for student behaviour are plain to everyone, assisting Bounty Boulevard State School to create and maintain a positive and productive learning and teaching environment, where ALL school community members have clear and consistent expectations and understandings of their role in the educational process. Our school community has identified the following school expectations to align with PBL to teach and promote our high standards of responsible behaviour:

Respect for self

Respect for others

Respect for learning

Respect for property and environment Our school rules have been agreed upon and endorsed by all staff, our school P&C and School Council. They are aligned with the values, principles and expected standards outlined in Education Queensland’s Code of School Behaviour.

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4. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Bounty Boulevard State School uses multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) as the foundation for our integrated approach to academic learning and behaviour. MTSS is targeted planning and data-informed decision-making. Based on a problem-solving model, in MTSS school staff match increasingly intensive interventions (academic learning and behaviour) to match the identified needs of individual students.

Tier Prevention Description

1 All students (100%) in the school receive support for their academic and behavioural development. Focus is on the whole-school implementation of both the Australian Curriculum and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) expectations. This involves:

teaching behaviours in the setting they will be used

being consistent when addressing challenging behaviour, while taking developmental norms and behavioural function into account

providing refresher lessons and targeted recognition throughout the school year so skills are ready and likely to be used when students need them

asking students and their families for their perception and input on school climate, instruction, reinforcement, and discipline so improvements in Tier 1 may be made.

2 Targeted instruction and supports for some students (usually 10-15%) are more intense than Tier 1 services, providing more time and specialisation in services from a range of school-based staff to enable students to meet the required academic and behavioural standards.

Tier 2 supports build on the lessons provided at Tier 1, and may prevent the need for more intensive interventions. Tier 2 supports are provided to small groups of students with similar needs, offering more time and/or detailed instruction on the Australian curriculum or particular aspects of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) expectations. The types of interventions offered at this level will vary according to the needs of each school’s student body, but all have certain things in common:

there is a clear connection between the skills taught in the interventions and the school-wide expectations.

interventions require little time of classroom teachers and are easy to sustain

variations within each intervention are limited between each application

interventions have a good chance of working (eg. they are ‘evidence based’ interventions that are matched to the student’s need).

If the school data indicates that more than 10-15% of students require targeted services, then a review of Tier 1 is needed to address the basic implementation and quality of instruction. Example of support plans are ERASE plan, Individual Behaviour Student Plan, Personalised Learning Record, Individual and Group intervention programs (Zones of Regulation, Boys Group).

3 Individualised services for few students (usually 2-5%) who require the most intensive support a school can provide. These are usually delivered in very small groups or on an individual basis.

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Tier 3 supports continue to build on the lessons and supports provided at Tiers 1 and 2, becoming more individualised and more intensive until teams can identify what is needed for students to be successful. Tier 3 supports are based on the underlying reasons for a student’s behaviour (their FBA) and should include strategies to:

PREVENT problem behaviour

TEACH the student an acceptable replacement behaviour

REINFORCE the student’s use of the replacement behaviour

MINIMISE the payoff for problem behaviour.

Tier 3 supports exist along a continuum. Many students can benefit from a simple (or brief) Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) that identifies unique strategies to help the student achieve success. A smaller percentage of students may require a more comprehensive FBA that includes a more thorough process for data collection, teaming, and problem solving. A much smaller percentage of students may need an intensive FBA and wraparound plan that includes personnel from outside agencies to enable rigorous problem solving procedures.

If the school data indicates that more than 2-5% of the student population requires individualised services, a review of Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports and organisation is recommended.

Consideration of Individual Circumstances

As an Inclusive School, staff at Bounty Boulevard State School take into account students’ individual circumstances, such as their behaviour history, disability, mental health and wellbeing, religious and cultural considerations, home environment and care arrangements when teaching expectations, responding to inappropriate behaviour or applying a disciplinary consequence.

In considering the individual circumstances of each student, we recognise that the way we teach, the support we provide and the way we respond to students will differ. This reflects the principle of equality, where every student is given the support they need to be successful. This also means that not everyone will be treated the same, because treating everyone the same is not fair. For example, some students need additional support to interpret or understand an expectation. Others may benefit from more opportunities to practise a required skill or behaviour. For a small number of students, the use of certain disciplinary consequences may be considered inappropriate or ineffective due to complex trauma or family circumstances. These are all matters that our teachers and leadership team consider with each individual student in both the instruction of behaviour and the response to behaviour.

Our teachers are also obliged by law to respect and protect the privacy of individual students, so while we understand the interest of other students, staff and parents to know what consequence another student might have received, we will not disclose or discuss this information with anyone but the student’s family. This applies even if the behavioural incident, such as bullying, involves your child. You can be assured that school staff take all matters, such as bullying, very seriously and will address them appropriately. We expect that parents and students will respect the privacy of other students and families.

If you have concerns about the behaviour of another student’s behaviour at the school, or the way our staff have responded to their behaviour, please make an appointment with the Deputy Principal to discuss the matter.

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Student Wellbeing

Bounty Boulevard State School offers a range of programs and services to support the wellbeing of students in our school. We encourage parents and students to speak with their class teacher or make an appointment to meet with the guidance officer if they would like individual advice about accessing particular services.

Learning and wellbeing are inextricably linked – students learn best when their wellbeing is optimised by the development of a strong sense of wellbeing. This is created when they experience success in learning. The students learning and wellbeing framework supports state schools with creating positive school cultures and embedding student wellbeing in all aspects of school life through connecting the learning environment, curriculum and pedagogy, policies procedures and partnerships for learning and life.

Curriculum and pedagogy

Schools build the foundations for wellbeing and lifelong learning through curriculum embedding personal social capabilities (self-awareness, self-managements, social awareness and social management) in the implementation of the P-12 curriculum, assessment and reporting framework.

Schools acknowledge the positive impact that a meaningful relationship between teacher and students can have on students’ academic and social outcomes. As part of the whole school’s curriculum at Bounty Boulevard State School, we provide safety messages and social skills programs to all students.

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5. Processes for facilitating standards of positive behaviour and responding to unacceptable behaviour

Universal Behaviour Support The first step in facilitating standards of positive behaviour is communicating those standards to all students. At Bounty Boulevard State School we emphasise the importance of directly teaching students the behaviours we expect them to demonstrate at school. The majority of students follow the universal of behaviour these are tier 1 students. A small percentage require tier 2 and 3 supports and will have a support plan. Communicating behavioural expectations is a form of universal behaviour support - a strategy directed towards all students which is designed to prevent problem behaviour and to provide a framework for responding to unacceptable behaviour.

6. Structured Responses to Continuum Data At Bounty we have a Tier 1 and Tier 2 team. The Tier 1 team meets fortnightly to ensure that the universal processes are in place. This team includes; staff members across all year levels, inclusion teachers, administration and a parent representative. The Tier 2 team (Guidance Officer, Head of Diverse Learners, Deputy Principals) meets regularly

1. review behaviour data and policy (eg Responsible Behaviour Plan) and procedures (ERASE, Behaviour Plan, Crisis Plan) and to link identified students to appropriate supports

These are categorised under Function of Behaviour.

Obtain attention->Check in Check out;

Escape/Avoid attention -> Social Skills groups;

Avoid activity/tasks -> Academic support

2. review attendance data and consider possible supports for identified students

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A set of behavioural expectations in specific settings has been attached to each of our four school rules. The Positive Behaviour Teaching Matrix below outlines our agreed rules and specific behavioural expectations in all school settings.

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These expectations are communicated to students via a number of strategies, including:

Positive Behaviour lessons conducted by classroom teachers;

Formal Social Skill lessons conducted by Prep classroom teachers;

Reinforcement of learning from positive behaviour lessons at school assemblies and during active supervision by staff during classroom and non-classroom activities.

Bounty Boulevard State School implements the following proactive and preventative processes and strategies to support student behaviour:

A dedicated section of the school newsletter, enabling parents to be actively and positively involved in school behaviour expectations.

School Behaviour Leadership team members’ regular provision of information to staff and parents, and support to others in sharing successful practices.

Comprehensive induction programs in the Bounty Boulevard State School Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students delivered to all staff.

Individual support profiles developed for students with high behavioural needs, enabling staff to make the necessary adjustments to support these students consistently across all classroom and non-classroom settings.

Circle time

Classroom profiling

Personal health and wellbeing - Rock & Water program

Zones of Regulation Specific policies have been developed to address:

The Use of Personal Technology Devices at School (Appendix 1); (B-Connected)

Procedures for Preventing and Responding to Incidents of Bullying (Appendix 2); and

Appropriate Use of Social Media (Appendix 3). Reinforcing expected school behaviour At Bounty Boulevard State School communication of our key messages about behaviour is backed up through reinforcement, which provides students with feedback for engaging in expected school behaviour. A formal recognition and monitoring system has been developed. This reinforcement system is designed to increase the quantity and quality of positive interactions between students and staff. All staff members are trained to give consistent and appropriate acknowledgement and rewards. Bounty Boulevard State School Bounty Gold tickets Staff members hand out positive Bounty Gold tickets each day to students when they observe them following school rules in both classroom and non-classroom areas. This reinforcement occurs continually throughout the day. When they ‘catch’ a student following the rules they can choose to give them a Bounty Gold ticket. When students are given a Bounty Gold ticket they drop the ticket in one of the designated collection points. Each week on assembly, the Deputy Principal draws three students from each year level from the submitted tickets. The students receive a cafe voucher. Bounty Gold tickets are never taken off students as a consequence for problem behaviour. Recognition of the number of Bounty Golds is celebrated in different ways: 20 BG = sticker; 50 BG (Bronze) = Postcard; 80 BG (Silver) = mini certificate; 100 BG (Gold) = DP phone call & PBL wristband; 120 BG (Platinum) = certificate on assembly and eat lunch with teacher. (Appendix 10) On assembly the Deputy Principal presents certificates for one student from each class who have been identified as demonstrating Respect for Learning by their teacher. It is the expectation that teachers will notify parents prior to the assembly so that they may attend if they wish.

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Responding to unacceptable behaviour 1. Re-directing low-level and infrequent problem behaviour When a student exhibits low-level and infrequent problem behaviour, the first response of school staff members is to remind the student of the expected school behaviour, then ask them to change their behaviour so that it aligns with our school’s expectations.

Our preferred way of re-directing low-level problem behaviour is to ask them to think of how they might show behaviour that is; respectful to others, respectful to learning, respectful to themselves and respectful to property and the environment. This encourages students to reflect on their own behaviour, evaluate it against expected school behaviour, and plan how their behaviour could be modified so as to align with the expectations of our school community. (Appendix 4) 2. Managing behaviour in the classroom Teachers receive professional development on evidence-based effective classroom practices. The use of Essential Skills in Classroom Management (ESCMs) is a positive approach to classroom management and is reflected and reinforced in our use of Classroom Profiling. (Appendix 5) When a student exhibits low-level behaviour staff members will remind students of the expected school behaviour. If a student continues to display inappropriate behaviour the teacher will remind the student of the school expectations and give them a choice of complying with teacher directions or taking time out to reflect on their behaviour. If a student continues to make inappropriate choices after a time of reflection they may be sent to the Exit Class and complete a reflection on their behaviour. They will remain in Exit Class for approximately 10 minutes, and discuss their behaviour choices with their teacher once they return to class. The behaviour which resulted in the student exiting the class is recorded on OneSchool. If a student is to be exited on a second occasion in one day, the cohort Sector Leader will be notified. (Appendix 6) 3. Tier 2 supports Students who require ongoing behaviour assistance are supported with an ERASE behaviour plan (Appendix 11). The ERASE plan is written by the classroom teacher with the support of the HoDL, DP or GO and reviewed after two weeks. It may then be extended, no longer required or elevated to an Individual Behaviour Support Plan (IBSP) (Appendix 12). The Tier 2 PBL team review the minor/major behaviour data every five weeks and consider/adjust the supports that have been put in place for students who have recorded 6 major incidents in a period of 5 weeks.

4. Tier 3 supports Bounty Boulevard State School is committed to educating all students, including those with the highest behavioural support needs. We recognise that students with highly complex and challenging behaviours need comprehensive systems of support. Students accessing Tier 3 supports will have a Tier 3 Plan (Crisis Support Plan) (Appendix 13). The Tier 2/3 team, HoDLs, GO and DPs will meet to:

develop ‘best fit’ intervention strategies using a functional approach (functional behaviour assessment) to understand the function of the student’s behaviours and the need it is serving, and utilize this information to assist in support planning;

monitor the impact of support for individual students through ongoing data collection;

make adjustments as required for the student; and

work with the Senior Leadership Team to achieve continuity and consistency.

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At Bounty Boulevard State School we understand that Behaviour is a form of communication. It is an effective means of conveying needs to others. We understand that students engage in challenging behaviour because it works for them. Students use challenging behaviours because these are very efficient and effective ways to get their needs met. Human Behaviour is Functional As a staff we can’t ‘make’ students behave – however – we can create environments to increase the likelihood that students will behave. When Undesirable Behaviour Patterns continue we use Functional Behaviour Assessment. Behaviour Principals:

Functional – Meets a specific need using the most effective skill base held

Predictable – Identifiable contexts and triggers

Changeable – If there is motivation via encouragers/discouragers

Understanding the Purpose of Behaviour - The A-B-Cs of behaviour refers to:

Antecedents,

Behaviours, and

Consequences

*All of these are observable and measurable. Think of this as timeline of behaviour:

Human Behaviour is Changeable. Teachers can make challenging behaviour:

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6. Consequences for unacceptable behaviour Bounty Boulevard State School makes systematic efforts to prevent problem student behaviour by teaching and reinforcing expected behaviours on an ongoing basis. Our school seeks to ensure that responses to inappropriate behaviour are consistent and proportionate to the nature of the behaviour. Office referral forms are used to record all minor and major behaviour incidents. (Appendix 7) Problem behaviours When responding to problem behaviour, the staff member first determines if the problem behaviour is major or minor, with the following agreed understanding:

Minor problem behaviour is handled by staff members at the time it happens.

Major problem behaviour is referred directly to the school Administration team. Minor behaviours are those that:

are minor breaches of the school rules;

do not seriously harm others or cause you to suspect that the student may be harmed;

do not violate the rights of others in any other serious way;

are not part of a pattern of problem behaviours; and

do not require involvement of specialist support staff or Administration. Minor problem behaviours may result in the following consequences:

a minor consequence that is logically connected to the problem behaviour, such as complete removal from an activity or event for a specified period of time, partial removal (time away), individual meeting with the student, apology, restitution or detention for work completion.

a re-direction procedure. The staff member takes the student aside and: 1. names the behaviour that the student is displaying; 2. asks the student to name expected school behaviour; 3. states and explains expected school behaviour if necessary; and 4. gives positive verbal acknowledgement for expected school behaviour.

Major behaviours are those that:

significantly violate the rights of others;

put others / self at risk of harm; and

require the involvement of school Administration.

Major behaviours result in an immediate referral to Administration because of their seriousness. When major problem behaviour occurs, staff members calmly state the major problem behaviour to the student and remind them of the expected school behaviour. The staff member then completes the office referral form and escorts the student to Administration.

Major problem behaviours may result in the following consequences:

Time in office, reflection, alternate lunchtime activities, loss of privilege, restitution, loss of break times, warning regarding future consequence for repeated offence

Parent contact, referral to Guidance Officer, referral to Intensive Behaviour Support Team, suspension from school: and/or

Students who engage in very serious problem behaviours such as major violent physical assault, or the use or supply of weapons or drugs can expect to be recommended for exclusion from school following an immediate period of suspension.

A student who has been involved in a major behaviour infringement or received a suspension, may be ineligible to attend camps or excursions at the Principal’s discretion.

The following table outlines examples of minor and major problem behaviours - discretion applies to allow for individual cases including repeated behaviours and context.

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Bounty Boulevard State School – Minor and Major Overview

MINOR AND MAJOR BEHAVIOURS Description of Behaviour Intervention and Consequences

Level 1 Minor Behaviour – NO ONESCHOOL ENTRY REQUIRED

Classroom Calling out Inappropriate use of personal technology devices Undue noise Walking around the room Not attempting work to the best of ability Late to class Failure to bring equipment and books to class Leaving class without permission

Unfocussed behaviour

Involvement in distracting behaviours including using electronic devices

Classroom and Non-Classroom

Borrowing something without permission and not returning item (eg: taking stationery from another student's pencil case/tidy tray) Minor graffiti (scribble, names, tags) on books, desks and chairs, accidental damage. Minor damage to gardens and plants Rubbish Littering Inappropriate language (written/verbal) Poor attitude Disrespectful tone Low level verbal harassment Low level isolated teasing and name calling Deliberate disrespectful behaviour towards another student (speaking rudely to others, minor put down, excluding others) Low level back chat to a staff member General low level swearing not directed at anyone, such as incidental swearing. Hair pulling Kicking Physical contact (for example, pushing or shoving) causing injury through carelessness

Possible Interventions Restorative Justice/Verbal Discussion Reinforce school rules and expectations

Reminder of expectations Warning Re-teaching of desired behaviour

Review personalised PBL goals

Possible Consequences || Personalised Consequences Initiated actions may include:

Re-teaching of desired behaviour Short term time-out in classroom Short term time-out in playground

Community Service;

Litter duty, dusting, filing in the library, vandalism repair, graffiti removal, gardening maintenance = positive contribution to school community.

***** NO ONESCHOOL ENTRY REQUIRED *****

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Minor defiance Minor bullying/victimisation/harassment Not playing fairly Throwing objects (no intent to harm)

Unsafe behaviour

Joisting with others

Running in inappropriate areas

Touching items in the classroom and out of the classroom not meant to be handled

Low level isolated (physical / verbal) incident with another student

Non-intentional physical violence student to student (minor)

Out of bounds (wrong play area)

Being in out of bounds areas (refer to areas highlighted on the school map)

Disobedience

Level 2 Minor Behaviour – Repeated Level 1 Behaviours or New Higher Level Behaviour Exhibited

Classroom Calling out Disturbing the learning needs of others. Inciting others to be disobedient. Disrupting an exam. Inappropriate use of computers and internet access Refusal to attempt set work including assessment tasks. Academic dishonesty. Persistent, unexplained lateness to school. Returning from breaks late. Failure to complete discipline tasks such as attending time- out.

Classroom and Non-classroom Teasing of another student (physical actions/hand gestures/verbal). Verbal harassment (repeated/continued) Threatening behaviour (student). Intentional breach of the expectation to walk scooters and bikes in school grounds. Intentional physical violence student to student (minor – no injury sustained). Physical misconduct involving students/adults involving an object no injury sustained Physical misconduct involving students/adults not involving an object no injury sustained Inciting others to violence. Not gaining permission to leave and/or to be in a setting

Possible Interventions Restorative Justice/Verbal Discussion Reinforce school rules and expectations

Reminder of expectations Warning Re-teaching of desired behaviour Monitoring/Check-ins

Review personalised PBL goals Exit Class

Student is sent to exit class for 10-minute withdrawal – teacher to send exit class reflection form with student to complete during this time. Classroom teacher to record behaviour on Oneschool.

Possible Consequences || Personalised Consequences Community Service;

Litter duty, dusting, filing in the library, vandalism repair, graffiti removal, gardening maintenance = positive contribution to school community.

Keep back from play Remain in classroom for a short period of time during playtime/follow teacher on playground duty. Student must not be kept from having the opportunity to eat lunch.

(Please refer to flowchart –HYPERLINK)

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Refusal to follow instructions leading to a distraction or minor safety risk. Inappropriate language (written/verbal) Poor attitude Disrespectful tone Challenging/arguing with staff (not following directions) Inappropriate use of personal technology devices Theft Graffiti – sexually explicit, on walls and doors. School property damage including buildings, gardens and assets such as computers and instruments Rubbish Littering

Level 3 Major Behaviours – Repeated Level 2 Behaviour or New Higher Level Behaviour Exhibited

Classroom Persistently preventing and/or disturbing others from learning Accessing inappropriate content and inappropriate email / social media site messages (Continually breaking the iPad agreement) Refusal to participate in programs of instruction Sabotaging resources to prevent others from using them Academic dishonesty during assessment Truanting – whole day

Classroom and Non-classroom Stealing/major theft ($500) Misconduct involving technology (computer hacking) Wilful property damage Vandalism Intentional physical misconduct (including deliberately spitting on another individual) which may or may not have resulted in an injury Cyber (sexual, racial and general) harassment and/or bullying of others Inciting harassment or violence of others Aggressive and intimidating behaviour towards others including staff Bringing dangerous / illegal goods or weapons to school Exposing self to others

Possible Interventions

Referral to Sector Leader/Principal Reflection room – fill in a green referral form by 2:30pm of the day of behaviour (playground behaviours only) Loss of Privileges - including use of personal technology (timeframe determined by teacher/sector leader in accordance with iPad agreement) In school Withdrawal (1-3 days) Suspension (1-5 days, 6-20 days with a HODL, Sector Leader, Principal)

Possible Consequences || Personalised Consequences

Reflection Room – completing reflection room process with staff and form emailed to parents/guardians by classroom teacher Exited to Sector Leader Tier 2 - Targeted intervention - Referral to Tier 2 classroom problem solving team - action plan developed and uploaded to One School as a support provision. (refer to Tier 2 support interventions) TIER 2 TEAM NEEDS TO CHECK THIS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE REPEATED MAJOR BEHAVIOURS

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Urinating in public and/or defacing school property with intent On school grounds and disruptive whilst on suspension during school hours Leaving the school grounds without permission Refusal to follow directions resulting in a major disturbance or safety risk to others. This may include leaving a classroom and then deliberately preventing a class from working.

Verbal Misconduct (all areas of school) Inappropriate language (written/verbal) Repeated and disruptive calling out Challenging/arguing staff directions Persistent teasing Persistent dishonesty Verbal harassment (continuous) Isolated verbal intimidation (threats) Disrespectful tone/backchat directed at a staff member Making explicit threats to another student or staff member Swearing directed at another individual - including staff

Level 4 Extreme – Repeated Level 3 Behaviour or New Extreme Behaviour Exhibited Classroom and Non-classroom

Repeated Level 3 Behaviours Vandalism or theft causing major damage either during school hours or after school hours In possession of a dangerous weapon with intent to seriously hurt others Threats with a dangerous weapon Intentional physical violence resulting in injury Physical misconduct involving students/adults involving an object resulting in a moderate or major injury Physical misconduct involving students/adults not involving an object resulting in a moderate or major injury Intentional sexual assault Not gaining permission to leave and/or to be in a setting

Possible Interventions

Referral to Sector Leader/Principal/HoDL 6 – 20 day suspension Exclusion

Possible Consequences || Personalised Consequences Intensive intervention Referral to Tier 3 team group initiates case manager and intervention program based on behaviour and individual student needs.

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Major racial, sexual attack either physical, verbal or online Consistent verbal harassment/bullying towards another student including online social media and email.

Relate problem behaviours to expected school behaviours When responding to problem behaviours, staff members ensure that students understand the relationship of the problem behaviour to expected school behaviour. One method that staff members might use to achieve this is to have students:

articulate the relevant expected school behaviour;

explain how their behaviour differs from expected school behaviour;

describe the likely consequences if the problem behaviour continues; and

identify what they will do to change their behaviour in line with expected school behaviour. Should a problem behaviour be repeated, the staff member may not repeat the discussion/explanation process but simply remind the student of the consequences of their problem behaviour. Ensuring consistent responses to problem behaviour At Bounty Boulevard State School staff members authorised to issue consequences for problem behaviour are provided with appropriate professional development and/or training. Through training activities, we work to ensure consistent responses to problem behaviour across the school. Students also receive training in how to respond appropriately when other students display problem behaviour, and the courteous way to respond when a staff member re-directs their behaviour or consequences are applied for problem behaviour. 7. Emergency or critical incident responses It is important that all staff have a consistent understanding of how to respond to emergency situations or critical incidents involving severe problem behaviour. This consistency ensures that appropriate actions are taken to ensure that both students and staff are kept safe. An emergency situation or critical incident is defined as an occurrence that is sudden, urgent, and usually unexpected, or an occasion requiring immediate action.

Severe problem behaviour is defined as behaviour of such intensity, frequency, or duration that the physical safety of the student or others is likely to be placed in serious jeopardy.

Basic defusing strategies 1. Avoid escalating the problem behaviour: Avoid shouting, cornering the student, moving into the student’s

space, touching or grabbing the student, sudden responses, sarcasm, becoming defensive, communicating anger and frustration through body language.

2. Maintain calmness, respect and detachment: Model the behaviour you want students to adopt, stay calm

and controlled, use a serious measured tone, choose your language carefully, avoid humiliating the student, be matter of fact and avoid responding emotionally.

3. Approach the student in a non-threatening manner: Move slowly and deliberately toward the problem

situation, speak privately to the student/s where possible, speak calmly and respectfully, minimise body language, keep a reasonable distance, establish eye level position, be brief, stay with the agenda, acknowledge cooperation, withdraw if the situation escalates.

4. Follow through: If the student starts displaying the appropriate behaviour briefly acknowledge their

choice and re-direct other students’ attention towards their usual work/activity. If the student continues with the problem behaviour then remind them of the expected school behaviour and identify consequences of continued unacceptable behaviour.

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5. Debrief: Help the student to identify the sequence of events that led to the unacceptable behaviour, pinpoint decision moments during the sequence of events, evaluate decisions made, and identify acceptable decision options for future situations.

Physical Intervention (Used as a last resort) State school staff have a non-delegable duty of care to take reasonable action to prevent the risk of foreseeable harm to students, themselves and other persons. Generally, the restrictive practices permitted under this procedure must only be used where: a) the restrictive practice is reasonable in all the circumstances, and b) there is no less restrictive measure available to respond to the behaviour in the circumstances. Restrictive practices are the use of interventions or strategies that have the effect of restricting the rights or freedom of movement of a student. Restrictive practices include: a) seclusion b) physical restraint c) containment d) mechanical restraint e) chemical restraint, and f) clinical holding. Appropriate physical intervention may be used to ensure that Bounty Boulevard State School’s duty of care to protect students and staff from foreseeable risks of injury is met. The use of physical intervention is only considered appropriate where the immediate safety of others is threatened and the strategy is used to prevent injury. Physical intervention can involve coming between students, blocking a student’s path, leading a student by the hand/arm, shepherding a student by placing a hand in the centre of the upper back, removing potentially dangerous objects and, in extreme situations, using more forceful restraint. It is important that all staff understand:

physical intervention cannot be used as a form of punishment;

physical intervention must not be used when a less severe response can effectively resolve the situation and the underlying function of the behaviour.

Staff will only intercede with physical intervention for the good order of school and student management. Any physical intervention made must:

be reasonable in the particular circumstances;

be in proportion to the circumstances of the incident;

always be the minimum force needed to achieve the desired result; and

take into account the age, stature, disability, understanding and gender of the student. Physical restraint – immediate or emergency response Principals and school staff (Used as a last resort):

give clear verbal instruction before physical intervention is used, unless the urgent nature of the situation makes this impractical

call for assistance from another member of the school staff and make arrangements to ensure that other students in the vicinity are safe and properly supervised

notify the principal (if not directly involved) and the student’s parent of the incident, detailing: o the behaviour that preceded the use of physical restraint o the type and duration of restraint used o staff members and other witnesses present during the period of the incident o student’s physical condition before and after physical restraint o counselling provided to the student following the period of physical restraint o planned future action to prevent further incidences of the behaviour

prepare an incident report

provide debriefing for the student and any other students after a suitable interval of time has elapsed

hold a debriefing meeting with the relevant staff members

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develop an individual plan if physical restraint is necessary as an ongoing strategy. Review students in the school to ensure all students who have physical restraint as part of a planned response to their high level behaviour have an individual plan completed in accordance with the Safe, supportive and disciplined school environment procedure

refer Individual Behaviour Support Plan (IBSP) and Physical Restraint Intervention report to Assistant Regional Director (Appendix 8 - Physical Restraint Intervention)

Record keeping Each instance involving the use of physical intervention must be formally documented, the behaviour recorded on OneSchool and the behaviour report and Physical Restraint Intervention form, forwarded to regional office. 8. Network of student support Students at Bounty Boulevard State School are supported through positive reinforcement and a system of

universal, targeted, and intensive behaviour support by:

Parents

Teachers

Teacher Aides

Head of Curriculum (HOC)

Administration Staff

Guidance Officer

Advisory Visiting Teachers

Leadership Team (Principal/Deputy/Head of

Curriculum)

Head of Diverse Learners (HoDL)

Student Support Team

School Chaplain

School Defence Force Teacher Aide

School Police Officer – Adopt a Cop

First Aid Officer

External support is also available through the following government and community agencies:

Positive Learning Centre (PLC): Kippa-Ring

Managing Young Children Program (MYCP) Lawnton and Caboolture East

Referral Active Intervention Service (RAIS) Deception Bay

YourTown – Starfish - Deception Bay

Neighbourhood Centre – Deception Bay

Encircle Lawnton

Disability Services Queensland

Child and Youth Mental Health

Queensland Health

Allied Agencies-Paediatricians-Drs-Psychologists etc

Department of Child Services (DOCs)

Police

Local Council

Preston Campbell Foundation

Deadly Choices

Johnathan Thurston Foundation

9. Consideration of individual circumstances To ensure alignment with the Code of School Behaviour when applying consequences, the individual circumstances and actions of the student and the needs and rights of school community members are considered at all times. Bounty Boulevard State School considers the individual circumstances of students when applying support and consequences by:

promoting an environment which is responsive to the diverse needs of its students

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establishing procedures for applying fair, equitable and non-violent consequences for infringement of the code ranging from the least intrusive sanctions to the most stringent

recognising and taking into account students' age, gender, disability, mental health and wellbeing, cultural background, socio-economic situation and their emotional state

recognising the rights of all students to: o express opinions in an appropriate manner and at the appropriate time o work and learn in a safe environment regardless of their age, gender, disability, cultural background

or socio-economic situation, and their emotional state o receive adjustments appropriate to their learning and/or impairment needs.

Given students’ individual circumstances and the individual circumstances of behaviour incidents, the support and consequences may look different for each student.

10. Related legislation

Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992

Commonwealth Disability Standards for Education 2005

Education (General Provisions) Act 2006

Education (General Provisions) Regulation 2006

Criminal Code Act 1899

Anti-Discrimination Act 1991

Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000

Judicial Review Act 1991

Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011

Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Right to Information Act 2009

Information Privacy (IP) Act 2009

11. Related policies and procedures

Statement of expectations for a disciplined school environment policy

Safe, Supportive and Disciplined School Environment

Inclusive Education

Enrolment in State Primary, Secondary and Special Schools

Student Dress Code

Student Protection

Hostile People on School Premises, Wilful Disturbance and Trespass

Police and Child Safety Officer Interviews with Students, and Police Searches at State Educational Institutions

Acceptable Use of the Department's Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Network and Systems

Managing Electronic Identities and Identity Management

Appropriate Use of Mobile Telephones and other Electronic Equipment by Students

Temporary Removal of Student Property by School Staff

12. Some related resources

Bullying. No Way!

Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support

Code of Conduct for School Students Travelling on Buses Endorsement

Principal P&C President or

Chair, School Council Effective Date: January 2020-December 2020

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Appendix 1 The use of personal technology devices at school This policy reflects the importance the school places on students displaying courtesy, consideration and respect for others whenever they are using personal technology devices. B Connected Student Participation Agreement for 2016 The 2016 B Connected Student Participation Agreement is to be signed by a parent and student and returned to school prior to the approved technology being used at Bounty Boulevard State School. General Use 1. I understand it is recommended that I bring my iPad to school each day. 2. I will ensure my iPad is charged at the beginning of each school day. 3. I will leave my iPad charger at home unless directed to bring it to school under special circumstances. 4. I understand that it is strongly recommended that the iPad has a robust protective case suitable for student use. 5. I will keep food and drinks away from my iPad at school. 6. I will only use my iPad. I do not have permission to use other student B Connected iPads. 7. I will only use my iPad within the classroom whilst at school. I require permission from Bounty Boulevard State School staff to use my iPad at other locations within the school. 8. I will immediately report any accidents or breakages to my parents and teachers. Content 1. I will use the iPad only to support my school learning program whilst at Bounty Boulevard State School. 2. I am not permitted to use the Internet at Bounty Boulevard State School to download non-learning related audio/video files, website content, programs and iTunes content. Accessing non-learning related audio/video files, websites and programs at Bounty Boulevard State School would result in the removal of my privileges to use the iPad at school for one week. The consequence for repetitively accessing non-learning audio/video files, websites and programs at Bounty Boulevard State School would be that the authorisation to use my iPad at school would be removed for a greater period of time. 3. I am responsible to ensure my iPad is backed up. Safety and Security 1. Whilst at school, I will only connect my B Connected iPad to Education Queensland’s Managed Internet Service. I am not permitted to have a 3G or 4G service activated on my iPad whilst at school. 2. Whilst at school, I will only go to websites, which support my learning activities. 3. I will be cybersafe and cybersmart when using the Internet. 4. I will demonstrate etiquette when using my iPad and other equipment with regard to other people. 5. I will use the B Connected iPad lawfully and in accordance with the Appropriate Use/Behaviour of School Network guidelines regarding ethical use of equipment, technology, use of legal software, use of the Internet and the protection of personal data. 6. For security reasons, I am not to share network account names and passwords with anyone unless requested by Bounty Boulevard State School staff. 7. I am responsible for the security and use of the B Connected iPad whilst at Bounty Boulevard State School. A secure area will be provided to store my iPad during breaks. 8. I understand if the above conditions are not followed, I will not be granted the authorisation to use my iPad at Bounty Boulevard State School for a minimum period of one week. I understand that if I regularly breach the B Connected Student Participation Agreement the authorisation to use my iPad at school would be removed for a greater period of time Certain personal technology devices banned from school Students must not bring valuable personal technology devices like cameras, phones, digital video cameras orMP3 players to school as there is a risk of damage or theft. Such devices will be confiscated by school staff and may be collected at the end of the day from the school office. Breaches of this prohibition may result in discipline. Confiscation Permitted personal technology devices used contrary to this policy on school premises will be confiscated by school staff. They will be made available for collection from the school office at the end of the school day

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unless required to be kept for purposes of disciplinary investigation, when it will only be returned in the presence of a parent. Devices potentially containing evidence of criminal offences may be reported to the police. In such cases police may take possession of such devices for investigation purposes and students and parents will be advised to contact Queensland Police Service (QPS) directly. Students who have a personal technology device confiscated more than once will not be permitted to have a personal technology device at school for at least one month, or longer if deemed necessary by the Principal. Personal technology device etiquette Bringing personal technology devices not including iPads must be signed in the LIC in the morning prior to commencement of class. Recording voice and images Every member of the school community should feel confident about participating fully and frankly in all aspects of school life without concern that their personal privacy is being invaded by them being recorded without their knowledge or consent. We uphold the value of trust and the right to privacy at Bounty Boulevard State School. Students using personal technology devices to record inappropriate behaviours or incidents (such as vandalism, fighting, bullying, staged fighting or pranks etc) for the purpose of dissemination among the student body or outside the school, by any means (including distribution by phone or internet posting) builds a culture of distrust and disharmony. Students must not record images anywhere that recording would not reasonably be considered appropriate (e.g. in change rooms, toilets or any other place where a reasonable person would expect to be afforded privacy). Recording of events in class is not permitted unless express consent is provided by the class teacher. A student at school who uses a personal technology device to record private conversations, ordinary school activities (apart from social functions like graduation ceremonies) or violent, illegal or embarrassing matter capable of bringing the school into public disrepute is considered to be in breach of this policy. Even where consent is obtained for such recording, the school will not tolerate images or sound captured by personal technology devices on the school premises or elsewhere being disseminated to others, if it is done for the purpose of causing embarrassment to individuals or the school, for the purpose of bullying or harassment, including racial and sexual harassment, or where without such intent a reasonable person would conclude that such outcomes may have or will occur. Students may be subject to discipline (including suspension and recommendation for exclusion) if they breach the policy by being involved in recording and/or disseminating material (through text messaging, display, internet uploading or other means) or are knowingly the subject of such a recording. Students should note that the recording or dissemination of images that are considered indecent (such as nudity or sexual acts involving children) are against the law and if detected by the school will result in a referral to QPS. Text communication The sending of text messages that contain obscene language and/or threats of violence may amount to bullying and or harassment or even stalking, and will subject the sender to discipline and possible referral to QPS. Students receiving such text messages at school should ensure they keep the message as evidence and bring the matter to the attention of the school office. Assumption of cheating Personal technology devices may not be taken into or used by students at exams or during class assessment unless expressly permitted by staff. Staff will assume students in possession of such devices during exams or assessments are cheating. Disciplinary action will be taken against any student who is caught using a personal technology device to cheat during exams or assessments.

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Recording private conversations and the Invasion of Privacy Act 1971 It is important that all members of the school community understand that under the Invasion of Privacy Act 1971, ‘a person is guilty of an offence against this Act if the person uses a listening device to overhear, record, monitor or listen to a private conversation’. It is also an offence under this Act for a person who has overheard, recorded, monitored or listened to a conversation to which s/he is not a party to publish or communicate the substance or meaning of the conversation to others. Students need to understand that some conversations are private and therefore to overhear, record, monitor or listen to such private conversations may be in breach of this Act, unless consent to the recording is appropriately obtained. Special circumstances arrangement Students who require the use of a personal technology device in circumstances that would contravene this policy (for example to assist with a medical condition or other disability or for a special project) should negotiate a special circumstances arrangement with the Deputy Principal or Principal.

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Appendix 2 School policy for preventing and responding to incidents of bullying (including cyberbullying) Purpose Bounty Boulevard State School strives to create positive, predictable environments for all students at all times of the day. The disciplined and teaching environment that we are creating is essential to:

achieving overall school improvement, including the effectiveness and efficiency of our student support procedures

raising achievement and attendance

promoting equality and diversity and

ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of the school community. There is no place for bullying in Bounty Boulevard State School. Those who are bullied and those who bully are at risk for behavioural, emotional and academic problems. These outcomes are in direct contradiction to our school community’s goals and efforts for supporting all students. Bullying behaviours that will not be tolerated at Bounty Boulevard State School include name-calling, taunting, mocking, making offensive comments, kicking, hitting, pushing, taking belongings, inappropriate text messaging, sending offensive or degrading images by phone or internet, producing offensive graffiti, gossiping, excluding people from groups, and spreading hurtful and untruthful rumours. Bullying may be related to:

race, religion or culture;

disability;

appearance or health conditions;

sexual orientation;

sexist or sexual language;

children acting as carers; or

children in care. At Bounty Boulevard State School there is broad agreement among students, staff and parents that bullying is observable and measurable behaviour. ‘Bullying is an ongoing misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that causes physical and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power over one or more persons. Bullying can happen in person or online, and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). Bullying of any form or for any reason can have long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.’ - Bullying. No Way! Rationale Many bullying behaviours are peer-maintained through the actions of bystanders. That is, peers react to bullying in ways that may increase the likelihood of it occurring again in the future. Reactions include joining in, laughing, or simply standing and watching, rather than intervening to help the person being bullied. Whilst our school would never encourage students to place themselves at risk, our anti-bullying procedures involve teaching the entire school a set of safe and effective responses to all problem behaviour, including bullying, in such a way that those who bully are not socially reinforced for demonstrating it. The anti-bullying procedures at Bounty Boulevard State School are an addition to our schoolwide positive behaviour support processes. This means that all students are being explicitly taught the expected school behaviours and receiving high levels of social acknowledgement for doing so. Adding lessons on bullying and how to prevent and respond to it is a subset of procedures that our students are already accustomed to. Prevention Attempting to address specific problem behaviours will not be successful if the general level of disruptive behaviour in all areas of our school is not kept to a low level. Therefore, our schoolwide universal behaviour support practices will be maintained at all times. This will ensure that:

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Our universal behaviour support processes will always remain the primary strategy for preventing problem behaviour, including preventing the subset of bullying behaviour

All students know the 4 school rules and have been taught the expected behaviours attached to each rule in all areas of the school

All students have been or are being taught the specific routines in the non-classroom areas, from exiting the classroom, conducting themselves in accordance with the school expectations in the playground and other areas, to re-entering their classrooms

All students are receiving high levels of positive reinforcement for demonstrating expected behaviours, including those associated with following our routines, from all staff in the non-classroom areas of the school

A high level of quality active supervision is a permanent staff routine in the non-classroom areas. This means that duty staff members are easily identifiable and are constantly moving, scanning and positively interacting as they move through the designated supervision sectors of the non-classroom areas.

The student curriculum modules of the anti-bullying process consist of lessons taught by all teachers in all classrooms to a schoolwide schedule of instruction. At all times simultaneous instruction is our goal, in order to maintain consistency of skill acquisition across the school. An initial introductory lesson is delivered, which teaches the 3-step process to be used by all students when experiencing bullying behaviour either as a person being bullied, the person bullying or bystander.

The introductory lesson is followed by several shorter lessons, each of which focuses on one of the bullying behaviours that the school has identified and defined. These lessons include instruction on how to approach adults and also on what reactions and systemic responses they should expect from adults. Research indicates that a common outcome of anti-bullying programming is an improvement in understanding of bullying but little change in the frequency or nature of actual bullying behaviour. One of the reasons cited for this outcome is the lack of behavioural rehearsal in the programming. The anti-bullying process at Bounty Boulevard State School takes care to combine knowledge with practice in a process of active learning, so that students understand by ‘doing’ as much as by ‘knowing’. Bounty Boulevard State School records inappropriate behaviour and uses behavioural data for decision-making. This data is entered into our database on a daily basis and can be recalled as summary reports at any time. This facility allows the school to track the effectiveness of its anti-bullying process, to make any necessary adjustments, and to identify specific bullying behaviours that may need to be revisited or revised in the instructional process.

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Appendix 3 Appropriate use of social media

Bounty Boulevard State School embraces the amazing opportunities that technology and the internet

provide to students for learning, being creative and socialising online. Use of online communication and

social media sites and applications (apps) can provide positive social development experiences through

an opportunity to develop friendships and shape identities.

When used safely, social media sites and apps can provide positive opportunities for social learning and

development. However, inappropriate, or misguided, use can lead to negative outcomes for the user

and others.

Bounty Boulevard State School is committed to promoting the responsible and positive use of social

media sites and apps.

No student of Bounty Boulevard State School will face disciplinary action for simply having an account

on Facebook or other social media site. Parents are reminded that Facebook requires everyone to be

at least 13 years old before they can create an account. Creating an account with false information is a

violation of Facebook’s terms. This includes accounts registered on the behalf of someone under 13

years of age.

As is set out in the school policy for preventing and responding to incidents of bullying (including

cyberbullying) found at Appendix 2, it is unacceptable for students to bully, harass or victimise another

person whether within Bounty Boulevard State School grounds or while online. Inappropriate online

behaviours can have a negative impact on student learning and the good order and management of

Bounty Boulevard State School, whether those behaviours occur during or outside school hours.

This policy reflects the importance of students at Bounty Boulevard State School engaging in appropriate

online behaviour.

Role of social media

The majority of young people use social media sites and apps on a daily basis for school work,

entertainment and to keep in contact with friends. Unfortunately, some young people misuse social

media technologies and engage in cyberbullying.

Social media by its nature will result in the disclosure and sharing of personal information. By signing up

for a social media account, users are providing their personal information.

Students need to remember that the internet is a free space and many social media sites and apps, like

Twitter, have limited restrictions placed upon allowable content and regulated procedures for the

removal of concerning posts.

Social media sites and apps are designed to share online content widely and rapidly. Once students

place information and/or pictures online, they have little to no control over how that content is used.

The internet reaches a global audience. Even if students think that comments or photos have been

deleted, there can be archived records of the material that will continue to be searchable into the future.

Inappropriate online behaviour has the potential to embarrass and affect students, others and the school

for years to come.

Appropriate use of social media

Students of Bounty Boulevard State School are expected to engage in the appropriate use of social

media. Specific examples of appropriate use of social media sites and apps include:

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Ensuring that personal information, such as full name, address, phone number, school name and

location or anyone else’s personal information, is not shared.

Thinking about what they want to say or post, and how it could be interpreted by others, before

putting it online. Remember, once content is posted online you lose control over it. Students should

not post content online that they would be uncomfortable saying or showing to their parents’ face or

shouting in a crowded room.

Remembering that it can be difficult to work out whether messages typed on social media sites and

apps are meant to be funny or sarcastic. Tone of voice and context is often lost which can lead to

unintended consequences. If students think a message may be misinterpreted, they should be

cautious and make the decision not to post it.

Never provoke, or engage with, another user who is displaying inappropriate or abusive behaviour.

There is no need to respond to a cyberbully. Students should report cyberbullying concerns to a

teacher and allow the teacher to record and deal with the online concern.

If inappropriate online behaviour impacts on the good order and management of Bounty Boulevard State

School, the school may impose disciplinary consequences for that behaviour regardless of whether the

behaviour occurs during or outside of school hours.

Disciplinary consequences could include suspension and/or exclusion. In serious cases of inappropriate

online behaviour, the school may also make a report to the police for further investigation.

Bounty Boulevard State School will not become involved in concerns of cyberbullying or inappropriate

online behaviour where the incident in question does not impact upon the good order and management

of the school. For example, where cyberbullying occurs between a student of this school and a student

of another school outside school hours. Such an incident will be a matter for parents and/or police to

resolve.

Laws and consequences of inappropriate online behaviour and cyberbullying

Inappropriate online behaviour may in certain circumstances constitute a criminal offence. Both the

Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) and the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld) contain relevant provisions

applicable to cyberbullying.

The Commonwealth Criminal Code outlines a number of criminal offences concerning

telecommunications services. The most relevant offence for cyberbullying is “using a carriage service to

menace, harass or cause offence to another person”.

The Queensland Criminal Code contains several applicable sections for cyberbullying. Potential relevant

criminal offences are:

Unlawful stalking.

Computer hacking and misuse.

Possession of child exploitation material.

Involving a child in making child exploitation material.

Making child exploitation material.

Distribution of child exploitation material.

Criminal Defamation.

There are significant penalties for these offences.

Bounty Boulevard State School strives to create positive environments for all students at all times of the

day, including while online. To help in achieving this goal, Bounty Boulevard State School expects its

students to engage in positive online behaviours.

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Appendix 4 Bounty Boulevard State School

PBL Tiered Support System

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Appendix 5

ESCM = Essential Skills for Classroom Management

ESCM 1 = ESTABLISHING EXPECTATIONS – clearly articulate and demonstrate the

boundaries of pro-social behaviour

ESCM 2 = GIVING INSTRUCTIONS – give clear direction about what students are to do

ESCM 3 = WAITING AND SCANNING – wait and look for up to 10 seconds after you give an

instruction

ESCM 4 = CUEING WITH PARALLEL ACKNOWLEDGMENT – acknowledge students’ on task

behaviour with the intention of prompting others to follow suit

ESCM 5 = BODY LANGUAGE ENCOURAGING – intentionally use proximity, body gestures and

facial expressions to encourage students to remain on task.

ESCM 6 = DESCRIPTIVE ENCOURAGING – encourage students to become more aware of

their competence by describing exactly what you see or hear from them that you want them to repeat more frequently.

ESCM 7 = SELECTIVE ATTENDING – intentionally give minimal attention to safe off-task or

inappropriate behaviour

ESCM 8 = REDIRECTION TO THE LEARNING – prompt student who is off-task or disrupting

others, initially with a redirection to the learning.

ESCM 9 = GIVING A CHOICE – confront the disruptive student with the available choices and

their logical consequences.

ESCM 10 = FOLLOWING THROUGH – PLANNED action in the face of on-going disruptive

behaviour that is seriously disrupting the learning or is extended off-task behaviour.

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Appendix 8 Physical Intervention Report

Initial Report

Compiled by

Date and Time

Report

Completed

Signed

Details of Student

Name Class Teacher

Details of Staff involved in Incident

Name

Name

Name

Name

Role

Role

Role

Role

Reason for restraint

To cease the physical assault of another student or staff member ⃝

To avert an immediate danger to him/herself or to others ⃝

To avoid serious property damage ⃝

Other ⃝

Details of Incident

Date Time Initial

Location

Initial Staff involved

Restraint Location

Duration of Restraint

Student Removed to

De-Escalation Strategies Used Prior to Restraint

⃝ Distraction ⃝ Change of

face, place,

activity

⃝ Offer

choices

⃝ Cool down

time, place

⃝ Offer to talk ⃝ Reassurance

⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝

Physical Condition of Student Before Restraint

Physical Condition of Student After Restraint

Details of Any Injury

Injury to Student ⃝ Yes ⃝ No Incident Report Completed ⃝ Yes ⃝ No

Details of

Injury

Injury to Staff

Name:

⃝ Yes ⃝ No Incident Report completed ⃝ Yes ⃝ No

Details of

Injury

Details of Damage

Details of Trauma

Notifying Procedures

Incident Reported to

Parent / Carer Contacted

Name Time and Date

Student/s: Post Incident Discussion / Debrief

Location Time and Date

Present

Details

Staff: Post Incident Discussion / Debrief

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Location Time and Date

Present

Details

Other Forms Completed

⃝ One School ⃝ Individual Support Plan -

Behaviour

⃝ Individual Plan including

Physical Restraint

⃝ Other:

Follow Up Report – to be completed by Form Recipient

1. Follow up Call

Made by: Made to:

2. Post Investigation

⃝ Necessary ⃝ Not Completed

by:

Recorded

in:

3. Damage Repair

⃝ Necessary ⃝ Not Organised

by:

4. Entered on MYHR / WHS

⃝ Necessary ⃝ Not Completed

by:

5. Entered on OneSchool

⃝ Necessary ⃝ Not Completed

by:

⃝ As Contact Completed

by:

On Student

Profile of

⃝ As single student

incident

Completed

by:

On Student

Profile of

⃝ As multiple student

incident

Completed

by:

On Student

Profile of

6. Other Forms completed

⃝ Debrief Report ⃝ Physical restraint /

Intervention record

⃝ Individual Plan including

Physical Restraint

Signed:

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Appendix 9 Debriefing Report Formal debriefing Formal debriefing should be led by a staff member trained in the process who has not been involved in the event. The goals of debriefing are to:

reverse or minimise the negative effects of physical intervention;

prevent the future use of physical intervention; and/or

address organisational problems and make appropriate changes. For students who have language or communication difficulties the debriefing process will need to be modified to accommodate their specific receptive and expressive needs. Debriefing should provide information on:

who was involved;

what happened;

where it happened;

why it happened; and

what we learned. The specific questions we want to answer through the debriefing process are:

FACTS: what do we know happened?

FEELINGS: how do you feel about the event that happened?

PLANNING: what can/should we do next? Questions for staff

What were the first signs?

What de-escalation techniques were used?

What worked and what did not?

What would you do differently next time?

How can physical intervention be avoided in this situation in the future?

What emotional impact does using physical intervention have on you?

What was your emotional state at the time of the escalation? Questions for student

What was it that you needed?

What upset you most?

What did we do that was helpful?

What did we do that got it that way?

What can we do better next time?

Would you do something differently next time?

What could we have done to make the physical intervention less invasive? Notes on the discussion that occurs during the debriefing report are not required to be documented, however a note should be made that the debriefing has occurred for both staff and students involved (e.g. names, date, time and outcomes).

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Appendix 10

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Appendix 11

Appendix 12

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Appendix 13