Continuing to read aforementioned “New School Rules”, I inevitably found the section on discipline. And I leaned something new and interesting there:

A well-disciplined school will have a very clear discipline policy, or code of conduct that may well be put up around the school. The pupils should be aware of the consequences of certain actions.

I like the image of a summary of school rules being displayed on the wall in every classroom. “Would you like to read the section of the school rules you have just broken, Miss Smith, and tell me what punishment is specified there?”

Don’t be alarmed if there’s an “On-Call” system, which can be great if it works! This is where pupils who are misbehaving in class are sent out to be babysat by a senior member of staff… A good “On-Call” system has a central location, and there are consequences for being sent “On-Call” – such as a detention or letter home.

…Or a swift three strokes of the cane as soon as you enter the room. Not as bad as a guaranteed half-dozen you get at detention, which you may still avoid if your behaviour “on-call” is exemplary.

Mmmm. I’ve never heard of such a system before, and am now thoroughly inspired.