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Strategies
It is key to the success of this programme that the sheets are not used as weapons, they are simply a method of recording what has happened, the behaviour itself and the outcome.
“If you carry on, I’ll give you a pink sheet” may possibly elicit a less than favourable response from the students and then an escalation of the conflict usually occurs. All the sheets have a space to write down what action is taken as a response. This should be the target outcome of the discussion with the student.
“If you continue to do that, I may need to speak to you after this session – is that what you want to do?” Here the student is being given a choice. Hopefully, in most cases, the student will make a good choice. If they do not, carry through the process after the lesson has ended and 1-1, not in public view. After resolving the issue, complete the appropriate sheet and fill it in with the student and explain why it is being done
Normally this results in a neutral response to the sheet as it is seen as a facilitator and recording mechanism, not a punishment.
I suggest that staff carry imminent or completed coloured sheets in their pockets as if they are visible, others may waft the fires and want to see more action. Anonymity and seclusion is very important in closing the issues and moving on.
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