Positive behaviour for learning

What is PBL?

Aim:

To implement an award system which:

• Emphasises appropriate student behaviour and actions
• Recognises achievement and improvement in academic, social and behavioural areas
• Promotes the development of self-esteem of students within a nurturing school environment
• Uses a consistent approach that utilises a standard language related to the school's core values.

Positive Behaviour for Learning, known as PBL is an evidence-based whole school system approach that:

• Addresses the diverse academic and social needs of every student to support them to be successful
• Supports students in early childhood settings through to senior years of schooling
• Enables schools to establish  a continuum of supports that are intensified to meet the needs of every student
• Is team driven, using a problem solving approach (data, systems and practices) that engages students, parents and all school staff
• Establishes positive social expectations for all in the school community
• Provides a framework for the school and its community to collectively support the wellbeing of every student.

When implemented well:

• Students respond positively as they have been taught what is expected of them
• Staff deliver consistent responses to student learning and behaviour
• Students feel safe and cared for at school. Their parents, family and community are more involved in their school
• Unproductive and challenging behaviour can be significantly reduced for most students.

Families

Families are important members of the school's community.

• When schools and families work together toward a common goal of helping all children and young people to be successful, it is much more likely to happen.
• Families have valuable insights and information about how their children learn best and what help they need.
• School personnel can help families support their children and young people at home in learning and developing academic, social-emotional and behavioural skills.
• PBL schools find various ways to update families on a regular basis about their activities, lessons, projects and celebrations. Schools actively communicate with families so they understand and support the PBL process.
• Families benefit from learning how to use similar strategies at home for teaching and supporting their children's social and behaviour skills.
• PBL schools encourage family members to volunteer in their schools and to participate on their PBL leadership teams.