It is a primary aim of our school that every member of the school community feels valued and respected, and that each person is treated fairly and well. We are a caring community, whose values are built on mutual trust and respect for all.

Part of the way in which we encourage and promote this approach is by having clear and consistent expectations of our children, regarding both the standard of their work at school and their behaviour.

A key element of this approach is our Behaviour Policy. This has been developed by teachers, support staff, parents and children, and has been endorsed by our governing body, and is available to download on this page.

As with all aspects of school life, we aim to work with children, staff and parents in encouraging positive behaviour. Key expectations are as follows:

We expect children to:

• Respect each other and show respect for all adults.
• Co-operate with other children and adults.
• Follow the 5Cs at all times – i.e. demonstrate courtesy, care, commitment, cooperation and consideration in all they say and do.

We expect staff to:

• Create a culture of respect for all people.
• Implement the school’s rules, rewards and consequences fairly and consistently.
• Raise all children’s self-esteem and develop their full potential.
• Provide a challenging, interesting and relevant curriculum.
• Create a safe and pleasant environment in the classroom and elsewhere, both physically and emotionally.
• Form a positive relationship with parents so that all children can see that thekey adults in their lives share a common aim.
• Recognise that children are individuals and be aware of their needs.

We expect parents/carers to:

• Show respect for all members of the school community.
• Be aware of the school rules, rewards and consequences which are displayed in the school entrance and classrooms.
• Support their child’s learning and to co-operate with the school.
• Support the actions of the school when we have to use reasonable consequences as a result of a child’s behaviour.

When behaviour at school does not meet the agreed standards, we adhere to a strict escalation policy, up to and including exclusion (from class or from school on a temporary, or, on very rare occasions, a permanent basis).  Details are provided in the Behaviour Policy.

Further information for parents is available in the Guide that is available to download on this page.