Behaviour Policy September 2024 The Staff and Governors are mindful of the responsibility of Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 which requires governing bodies to ‘exercise their functions with a view to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children’.
Rationale: At Birdsedge First School, we aim to provide a safe and happy environment where both personal and emotional development, as well as physical and intellectual development are promoted and supported. Having both discipline and good learning behaviours are key to achievement and ensuring all pupils can reach their full potential.
Aims: To ensure all children feel safe in an environment they can thrive in, we aim to: • • • • • • •
Develop within each child, a personal code of behaviour where consideration for others, sensitivity, truthfulness and integrity, are firmly valued, whatever the ability, sex, race or religion. Actively promote Fundamental British Values throughout school. Promote positive behaviour management with systems of rewards, celebrations balanced with clear boundaries that support children to think and improve their behaviour. Praise and support each other to develop self-esteem and recognise good behaviours for learning Deal quickly and effectively, positively, sensitively and discreetly with any behaviour issues - keeping in mind the dignity and welfare of all concerned. Eradicate and deal quickly and effectively with bullying behaviours Encourage and help the children to take responsibility for their own behaviour and actions through developing a positive growth mindset.
The maintenance of discipline within the school is the responsibility of all school staff and is outlined within the framework of this policy. It is important to us that children, parents and staff at Birdsedge First School work together, within our school values, to ensure that our school is a safe place where children are able to learn and teachers are able to teach.