Positive Behaviour for Learning

PB4L

Positive behaviour for learning (PB4L) is an evidence based framework that looks at behaviour and learning from a whole school as well as an individual student perspective. It provides schools with a process for teaching social and behavioural skills, and helps them to develop a positive, proactive and systematic approach based on school data. It takes the approach that opportunities for learning and achievement increase if:

• The school is positive and supportive

• Expectations are consistently clear

• Students are consistently taught expected behaviours

• Expected behaviours are consistently acknowledged 

• Inappropriate behaviours are consistently responded to in a fair and equitable manner

At Hampden Street School, our expected behaviours are based around our STARS learner values.

S – Strive for Success - Ekea te taumata

T – Take Initiative - Rangatiratanga

A – Actively Collaborate - Whanaungatanga

R – Respond creatively - Mōhiotanga

S – Show Empathy - Manaakitanga

Staff will always look to first follow a restorative approach in dealing with issues. PB4L provides a clear and consistent means in which to record then respond to incidents both in and out of the class.