EBS at Taonui School

EFFECTIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT

Building a sustainable culture of respect and competence in
partnership with the whole community.

Taonui is a pilot school for the introduction of this programme in the Manawatu area.
We are working with the Feilding Resource Teachers of Learning (RTLB) to implement
the programme.

What is EBS?
EBS is a structure which enables the development of s successful school wide culture
by:
• Developing positive and respectful relationships through ongoing consultation
with, and decision making by, parents, students, community and all staff
• Developing a caring culture where students and staff feel valued and the whole
school community feels safe
• The development of consistent expectations across all settings and by all staff
• Teaching behaviours instead of “expecting” that students just know what to do
• Enabling students to identify their strengths and strive for their potential
• Maximising the time spent on student learning
• Working smarter not harder: as relationships and behaviours across the school
community improve, so do student engagement and academic achievement
• Using data on student learning and behaviour to make informed decisions

EBS is not a “quick fix” project. It takes several months to build the foundations
through extensive consultation with the whole school community. After
implementation there should be noticeable improvements in behaviour and learning.
However, long term commitment is necessary to effect a sustainable change in school
culture.

EBS is tailored by the school community to work within its present structures and
needs. Because students are so involved in the process, the buy-in from them is high.

EBS is based on more than twenty years research in creating positive cultures, and is
supported by research describing the success of thousands of schools across Canada,
Norway, Iceland, USA, Australia and now New Zealand.

Where are we up to at Taonui?

• Staff have been individually interviewed by RTLB staff.
• Some parents and Board members have been interviewed.
• The RTLB have spoken to most children to obtain their views about school.
• This information will then be used to determine needs.
 • A draft action plan has been prepared.

What next?
• An EBS team will be formed that includeds staff, parents, BOT and students.
If you would like to contribute please contact Stephen before the end of
this term.
• The team will be looking firstly at their Dream School and forming a vision
about whats important to us as a community.

Want to know more?

EBS Information Evening

Tuesday 5 May 7 – 8 pm
Taonui School

Jennifer Gerrie (RTLB) will be explaining the programme.

Where does EBS fit in with the new curriculum.
School staff will be demonstarting how to use the school wiki and blogs.