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Positive Behaviour for Learning

This week we have been discussing and practising the skill ' I am responsible when I tell an adult when somethjing does not feel right'.

 

The Golden Rule

  • Dobbing is trying to get someone into trouble.
  • Telling is trying to get someone out of trouble or keep them safe.

Examples

Non-examples

  • Students notice unknown adult on school grounds and alert a teacher 
  • Students notice others fighting/playing rough and alert a teacher 
  •  If someone is being bullied or left out, help them find a friend and let a trusted adult know
  • If someone is saying negative things about another child in their class, let the teacher know.

 

  •  Going to sort out a behavioural incident without adult assistance 
  •  Talking to a stranger through the school fence
  •  Not reporting unsafe behaviour 
  •  Being witness to poor choices (eg. in the toilets) and not telling an adult.

 

 

How to Know the Difference (Examples)

 It is Dobbing if:

  • Someone took the blue crayon when you wanted it.
  • A classmate made a silly face when the teacher turned around.
  • Your brother accidentally spilled a little bit of water on the floor.
  • Why it's dobbing: No one is hurt, no one is in danger, and you can either ignore it or handle it yourself.

 It is Telling if:

  • Someone is being bullied, hit, or pushed.
  • Someone is doing something dangerous (like playing with matches or climbing too high).
  • Someone is crying, hurt, or feels unsafe.
  • Someone's property is being intentionally broken or stolen.
  • Why it's telling: It is important because an adult needs to step in to keep people safe or fair.