Our Behaviour System: A Parent Guide
At South Wirral High School we want every pupil to learn in a calm, safe and positive environment. To support this, we use a clear and consistent behaviour system that helps pupils make good choices, understand expectations and learn from mistakes.
This guide explains the different types of detentions, where they take place, and how the system builds in a fair, staged way.
Our Approach
Our Staged Behaviour System
Below is an overview of the stages and where each detention occurs.
When: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday after school
Where: Main Hall
Length: 30 minutes (or 20 minutes if no discussion is required)
Used for:
ATL1 (lesson removal)
Behaviour concerns in the removal room
Placement in the IEU
Purpose: Focused support and accountability with subject leaders
One‑Hour SLT Detention
When: Tuesday & Friday after school
Where: Canteen
Length: 1 hour
One‑and‑a‑Half‑Hour SLT Detention
Used when: A pupil misses their 1‑hour SLT detention
Where: Canteen
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Purpose: These are used when behaviour has escalated through earlier stages.
Where Detentions Happen — At a Glance
| Detention Type | When | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Punctuality | Daily at break | Library |
| Faculty | Break on Faculty Days | Faculty Areas |
| Lunch | Daily | E2 |
| Restorative Conversations | Daily | Library |
| FPL After-School | Mon, Wed, Thur | Main Hall |
| SLT 1 Hour | Tue & Fri | Canteen |
| SLT 1.5 Hour | Following week if required | Canteen |
Need Help or Have Questions?
Please contact your child’s Head of Year if you have any questions about their behaviour, attendance at detentions, or how we can work together to support them.
Frequently Asked Questions