The Time Out Zone

Our new Time Out Zone is used in various ways. In order to clarify procedures, children may attend the Time Out Zone for several reasons, some of which are indicated below:

• to discuss grievances with the Behaviour Supervisor in order to seek resolution
• as a time-out space to calm down and re-focus any inappropriate behaviour
• to stop disruptive behaviour in class that prevents others from learning effectively and
• for consistently refusing to follow school rules or reasonable instructions

It may be necessary for the Behaviour Supervisor to telephone parents if their child has had to spend more than half a lesson or if they are missing more than three play or lunchtimes in one week, or if they have been sent to the Time Out Zone more than three times in a week.

It is hoped that by providing such an area, pupils will be able to find solutions to disagreements they may have with their peers and that the vast majority of pupils will find their learning time less disrupted by a minority of pupils who find managing their own behaviour in the classroom difficult.