Jesters Kids Club Suspensions & Exclusions Procedure

Jesters is committed to dealing with negative behaviour in a non-confrontational and constructive manner. Wherever possible, disruptive or challenging behaviour will be tackled collectively between staff and children in the Club. Such procedures are outlined in the Behaviour Management policy.

However, there are occasions when such strategies alone will not alter or prevent negative behaviour. In such cases, further action will be necessary, including reviewing a child’s place at Jesters, on either a temporary or permanent basis.

Persistent unacceptable behaviour from a child will result in them receiving a formal warning from staff about their actions. Staff will explain to the child why their behaviour is unacceptable and the consequences of any further such incidents. Children will be encouraged to discuss their behaviour, to explain their actions, and helped to develop strategies to avoiding repeat incidents.

Details of all warnings, suspensions and exclusions will be recorded and kept on our records. Each warning should be discussed with the child concerned and their parent/carer. All staff will be made aware of any warnings given to a child. As a last resort, Jesters have the right to temporarily suspend or permanently exclude a child in the event of persistent and irresolvable unacceptable behaviour.

Only in the event of an extremely serious or dangerous incident will a child be suspended from Jesters with immediate effect. In such circumstances, the child’s parent/carer will be contacted immediately and asked to collect their child, even if the child normally signs themselves out. Children will not be allowed to leave the premises until a parent/carer arrives to collect them.

After an immediate suspension has taken place, the Director will arrange a meeting with the child concerned and their parents/carers to discuss the incident and decide if it will be possible for them to return to Jesters.

Suspensions and exclusions should be seen as consistent, fair and proportionate to the behaviour concerned. In setting such a sanction, consideration should be given to the child’s age and maturity. Any other relevant  information about the child and their situation should also be considered.

Children will only be suspended or excluded as a last resort, when there is no alternative action that could be taken, or when it is felt that other children and/or staff are potentially at risk. Wherever possible, Jesters will give parents/carers time to make alternative arrangements for childcare during a period of suspension.

Staff should always keep parents/carers informed about behaviour management issues relating to their child and attempt to work with them to tackle the causes of disruptive or unacceptable behaviour.

No member of staff may impose a suspension from Jesters without prior discussion with the Director. Staff will consult the Director as early as possible if they believe that a child’s behaviour is in danger of warranting suspension or exclusion.

When a suspension is over and before a child is allowed to return to Jesters, there will be a discussion between staff, the child and their parent/carer, setting out the conditions of their return.

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Jesters Kids Clubs, Main Road, Bicknacre, Essex, 
Main Office Tel: 01245 222384