Better Behaviour - Better Learning
Student behaviour is in the news. Find out about East Lothian's approach.
In June 2001, the Better Behaviour - Better Learning report was published. The 'BB-BL' report made several recommendations for local eduation authorities and schools to help improve the standard of pupil behaviour.
Report on implementation of Better Behaviour - Better Learning, 2004 provides an overview of the successful progress since publishment of the BB-BL report and a means by which practice can be shared.
On Monday 2nd October 2006, a follow-up report was published, called Behaviour in Scottish Schools. A study was carried out by a team of independent researchers who surveyed the perception of authorities, headteachers, teachers, additional support staff, and pupils on the current standard of behaviour within schools.
From the key findings of the 2006 report, an action plan has been compiled that makes several recommendations.
- The Positive Behaviour Team will work with teachers, schools and councils to develop and sustain proven approaches to positive behaviour.
- Every council and headteacher will be expected to use an appropriate mix of new approaches that are known to improve behaviour, such as:
- Behaviour co-ordinators
- Staged Intervention/Framework for Intervention
- Restorative Practices
- Cool in School
- The Motivated School
- Solution Oriented School
The Positive Behaviour Team
The Positive Behaviour Team are funded by the Scottish Executive. Every authority in Scotland has an assigned officer to support the recommendations of the Better Behaviour - Better Learning (2001) report.
Behaviour in Scottish Schools
A summary of the aims, methods and findings of the 2006 study of behaviour in Scotland's schools.
Being Cool in School
Being Cool in School is an initiative that aims to teach children how to handle and deal with various situations in school and the community with a 'cool' attitude.
Solution Oriented Schools
Solution Oriented Schools (SOS) is a whole-school approach that helps to promote positive behaviour.
The Motivated School
The Motivated School provides a theoretical framework to sharpen thinking on learner motivation.
Dates for your diary!
A note of the dates and times of training being offered for many of the initiatives mentioned in this section.
Inclusive Education
Read about the various initiatives and resources that are being promoted in East Lothian to help ensure that every child receives a fulfilling education.