Discipline For Learning (DFL) is the system we operate in our school to manage pupil’s behaviour. It is a whole-school approach in which pupils are treated by all teachers in a consistent manner. It aims to create a positive learning environment where pupils are motivated to make responsible choices regarding their behaviour and so minimise disruption and the loss of teaching/ learning time.
DFL has three parts:
Each classroom displays a DFL board with all of the children’s names listed and the various stamps available to them.
We strive to promote positive behaviour by rewarding pupils with stamps in their DFL book. Teachers verbally praise children who behave in a positive manner throughout the day. They are also rewarded through a structured system consisting of a stamp book. When pupils choose to follow the rules they can earn a stamp. They can earn up to six stamps a day for:
To encourage improvement, a pupil’s positive behaviour is noted in their book. Each child’s DFL book is sent home weekly for signing so that parents/guardians can be involved in this positive reinforcement.
At the end of each week, the children who have earned at least 90% of their stamps will have Golden Time on a Friday. The other children will continue with regular class work.
At the end of every month, the children who have earned at least 90% of the stamps qualify to enter the DFL raffle at assembly. They will win a prize if their name is called.
Each teacher will also choose a ‘Pupil of the Month’ and a child who will win the ‘Special Merit Award’ for that month. These children will also receive a prize and certificate.
At the end of every school term, the children who have earned at least 90% of that term’s stars will qualify to go on a fun trip.
DFL has three parts:
- Rules
- Rewards
- Sanctions
Each classroom displays a DFL board with all of the children’s names listed and the various stamps available to them.
We strive to promote positive behaviour by rewarding pupils with stamps in their DFL book. Teachers verbally praise children who behave in a positive manner throughout the day. They are also rewarded through a structured system consisting of a stamp book. When pupils choose to follow the rules they can earn a stamp. They can earn up to six stamps a day for:
- Arriving to school on time
- Wearing their uniform
- Handing in the previous night’s homework
- Following the rules in Stage 1 of the day
- Following the rules in Stage 2 of the day
- Following the rules in Stage 3 of the day
To encourage improvement, a pupil’s positive behaviour is noted in their book. Each child’s DFL book is sent home weekly for signing so that parents/guardians can be involved in this positive reinforcement.
At the end of each week, the children who have earned at least 90% of their stamps will have Golden Time on a Friday. The other children will continue with regular class work.
At the end of every month, the children who have earned at least 90% of the stamps qualify to enter the DFL raffle at assembly. They will win a prize if their name is called.
Each teacher will also choose a ‘Pupil of the Month’ and a child who will win the ‘Special Merit Award’ for that month. These children will also receive a prize and certificate.
At the end of every school term, the children who have earned at least 90% of that term’s stars will qualify to go on a fun trip.
