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 and are able to explain their individual class rules based around the seven key areas:

• learning
• communicating
• moving
• treating others
• safety
• solving problems
• E-safety

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.