Major and Minor Behaviours

Incidents are classed as ‘Major’ and ‘Minor’ depending on their seriousness. The criteria for identifying and determining whether a behaviour incident is ‘Major’ or ‘Minor’ is set out in the ‘Procedural Flowchart’ and ‘Clarifying Behaviour problems and Responses’.

Minor behaviours are to be handled by the classroom teacher or staff member witnessing such behaviours. The behaviours need to be recorded (eTap Guidance). If behaviours have not improved speak to Senior Management. Major behaviours are referred to Senior Management at teacher discretion; check definitions if unsure.

If there is a behaviour expectation students are constantly infringing on, re-teaching the specific social skill is required.

The primary goal of responding to inappropriate behaviour is correction - getting the student back on track.

When there is a behavioural incident at school this information is recorded on a Behaviour Incident Form and entered into a school-wide database. This ensures that a clear picture is available as to what kind of behaviours need addressing, when and where they are occurring and what the contributing factors are.