Discipline and behaviour are both very important at The Malling School.  As a school we are determined that every child receives the best education possible and reaches his/her potential, leaving school well-prepared for the future.

To support this, we have a policy of dealing swiftly and directly with any lapses in behaviour that could disrupt other students’ performance in any way.  We first ensure the student involved is made aware of his or her actions and the consequences, and then suitable punishments are issued if the behaviour persists.

The school has a dedicated student guidance unit with staff to ensure these matters can be dealt with sympathetically yet effectively, and will not hesitate to escalate persistent transgressions into a fixed term exclusion, a Governors’ interview where students are warned of permanent exclusion, and finally, permanent exclusion.

While this is not common, it provides a firm framework for the students and reassurance to the vast majority who want to learn and progress.  The most recent Ofsted report has praised the school’s approach to discipline, saying...

“Personal development programmes, including citizenship, are effective in improving students’ low self-esteem and lack of confidence on entry, and promoting responsible attitudes.”

 And ...

“Students feel safe and value being able to turn to the teachers for help. They say bullying is rare and dealt with effectively.”