Schools contain, and exist within, multiple groups: communities, classes, friendships.
When the norms of these groups are aligned, they amplify each other.
When the norms of these groups are misaligned, they attenuate each other.
When the norms of these groups are aligned, they amplify each other.
When the norms of these groups are misaligned, they attenuate each other.
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they will feel considerably more compelled to go along with the tide.
...then the very idea that a norm exists will begin to dissipate.
Everything becomes up for grabs.
It can lead to differing expectations and weaker overall norms across a school (not to mention frustration from teachers and pupils because 'Mr Jones allows me to do it').
1 Committing to row together, even when it impinges on our own style, because it's the best thing for the students in our care.
3 Capturing and codifying these norms in a form that can be shared with new staff and the wider community.
The more we can work with parents and community groups to align around key norms, the greater the overall effect will be.