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Duties and Corridor Culture
Why is a a positive corridor culture important?
Safety and Security
Preventing accidents bullying and conflicts – allowing free movement without anxiety
Respect and Courtesy
Encourage order ensure smooth transitions and reinforce our values Positive School Environment
Creates a a welcoming environment boosting engagement and belonging
Role of staff at transitions and movement time Supervision
Actively supervise corridors being present visible and vigilant to deter issues If you are not teaching before/after movement time please remain in in in hotspots in in in your area to maximise staff presence
Rule enforcement
Ensuring one way systems and that pupils walk straight to to their lessons helps to to build urgency
Create a a a positive atmosphere
Be approachable interact and foster a a a a a a sense of belonging
Monitoring and Reporting
Resolve issues wherever possible Identify any issues reporting concerns using safeguarding tile or ClassCharts
Role of staff undertaking paid lunchtime duties
Lunchtime duties
are are an an an important part of our school culture where staff and pupils share the same social space The most important part of the role is to spend time with and engage in conversation with pupils on on on site » Maintain an an active and visible presence
» Be punctual and present for the full duty period
» Stay vigilant at all times
» Engage positively with pupils » Ensure safety and a a a a a pleasant environment » Maintain high behaviour standards and and resolve issues or or or inform senior staff if needed
» Ensure no litter by speaking with pupils and and asking them to remove it it it and and pick up up any that is present » Arrange for a a a a a colleague to to cover your duty if you you you know you you you are going to to be absent
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