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Suspension and Exclusion Policy

The Man In The Moon is committed to dealing with negative and inappropriate behaviour using constructive behaviour management techniques. We will involve crew members, parents, and children in tackling disruptive and challenging behaviour collectively.

 

Additional Support for Children

 

We acknowledge that some children will require additional support to achieve acceptable levels of behaviour. When we identify a child with these needs, we will work closely with the parents/carers to address the inappropriate behaviour in accordance with our Behaviour Management Policy.

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Procedure for Persistent Inappropriate Behaviour

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For children who persistently behave inappropriately, we will implement the following procedure:

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  1. Formal Warning

    • Crew members will give the child a formal warning, explaining why the behaviour is unacceptable and outlining the consequences of further incidents.

    • The child will be encouraged to discuss their behaviour, explain their actions, and identify strategies for avoiding such incidents in the future.

  2. Recording Incidents

    • Details of formal warnings, suspensions, and exclusions will be recorded in an Incident Log and kept in the child's records.

    • The formal warning will be discussed with the child's parents/carers, and all crew members will be notified.

  3. Suspension or Exclusion

    • If the behaviour does not improve, this may warrant suspension or exclusion.

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Suspension and Exclusion

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Suspension or exclusion will only be used as a last resort when all other behaviour management strategies have failed, or if children or crew members are at risk. These measures will be fair, consistent, and appropriate to the behaviour concerned, taking into account the child's age, maturity, and other relevant factors.

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Temporary Suspensions
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Temporary suspensions will be applied in the following situations:

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  • When formal warnings have failed to improve a child's persistent, challenging, and unacceptable behaviour.

  • In the event of an extremely serious or dangerous incident, a child may be suspended with immediate effect. Parents/carers will be contacted to collect the child immediately.

  • The child may be temporarily suspended for a period. During this time, concerns will be discussed with parents/carers to promote a more desirable pattern of behaviour.

  • At the end of the suspension period, a meeting with the parents/carers and the child will be held to agree on any conditions relating to the child's return.

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Permanent Exclusion
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In exceptional circumstances, and only when all other attempts at behaviour management have failed, it may be necessary to permanently exclude a child. If a child is excluded, the parents/carers will receive a verbal and written explanation of the issues and subsequent actions. The parent/carer has the right to appeal within 14 days of receiving written notification of the exclusion.

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Review and Update:

 

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

  • Review Period: Every 24 months

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