We wish pupils to become responsible, educated citizens in a global world who live by the Christian values of the school and develop in the service of others. We believe that pupils respond best in an environment which is calm, orderly and consistent.
At the beginning of each academic year, a key element of our behaviour strategy is supporting pupils in learning new school routines. This is key for the youngest pupils in our school as well as pupils moving to new year groups. All areas of general behaviour that can be sensibly translated into a routine are done so explicitly. This removes uncertainty about school expectations, reduces anxiety and creates a framework of what is expected.
Pupils are aware of the key routines in their year groups. We have adapted our school rules to support some of the new routines that have been put in place as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Children are able to explain the school rules based around the three key areas:
- Be Safe
- Be Kind
- Be an Active Learner
Parents and staff are encouraged to ask children what these rules mean.
Be Safe – what does it look like to Be Safe in school?
Pupils should respond with some of the following: washing hands, remaining in bubbles, following the one way system around school, lining up with spaces between friends, playing non-contact games outdoors, catch it bin it kill it, not sharing equipment, leaving bikes and scooters in the designated areas, not sharing food, telling an adult if something is unsafe, not coming to school with a temperature/ persistent cough, keeping equipment tidy…
Be Kind – what does it look like to Be Kind at school?
Pupils should respond with some of the following: smiling at others, saying nice words to friends and staff, saying thank you after a lesson, listening to adult instructions, enjoying others’ games, taking turns with friends, offering to help….
Be an Active Learner – what does it look like to Be an Active Learner at school?
Pupils should respond with some of the following: being energetic to learn (going to bed on time), correct uniform, sitting smartly at the desk, equipment ready, eyes on the teacher, listening ears, nodding to acknowledge the speaker, asking questions, seeking help if it is tricky, doing our best…..
The general school rules are displayed in shared areas for all pupils and school staff to see and are referred to by staff throughout the day.
Caring relationships between teachers and children have a positive impact on our pupils’ behaviour and learning. Our teachers create a classroom environment where dialogue and collaboration are embraced and encouraged.
Our PSHE curriculum is central to the positive behaviour we have around the school. Pupils learn and understand the consequences of their behaviour and begin to take on responsibility for themselves and their immediate wider community. Our reward system using house points, both individually and collectively for each of our four houses, generates excitement and enthusiasm for positive behaviour around the school.
