BEHAVIOUR

Behaviour in our school is exceptionally good. The school has high expectations of attainment and behaviour and seeks to encourage and reward positive behaviour. We seek to work with each other to achieve solutions that enable us as a community to move situations forward, whilst equipping ourselves with the skills to manage our own behaviour and take responsibility for our actions. The Head of Student Support is responsible for managing the agreed Behaviour Policy, a copy of which is kept in the school office where it may be studied by parents on request.

The Behaviour Policy includes a code of conduct, which is set out below and is published in each classroom.

We expect everyone to behave with courtesy and consideration to others at all times which means that all members of the school will:

• make it possible, by their behaviour in class and around the school, for everyone to learn and for the teachers to teach;

• ensure that their behaviour contributes positively to the day to day life of the school and enhances the school’s reputation;

• try to appreciate other people’s points of view;

• be silent whenever required;

• move around the school carefully and quietly, keeping to the left;

• keep the school clean and tidy;

• follow the School Dress Code correctly at all times;

• observe a high standard of dress and behaviour to and from school and on school visits

• respect the property of others and take great care of their own;

• be punctual.

The procedures, which will be followed by members of staff when dealing with students whose behaviour falls short of the high standards expected, are laid down in the school’s Behaviour for Learning Policy available on the school website.

Class Charts has iOS & Android apps for parents and provides a fantastic mechanism for parental engagement. You can easily keep informed of attendance, homework, generic issues and behaviour. Allowing you to see positive achievements and negative sanctions including warnings and detentions.

Class Charts is also available for students and helps them monitor and reflect on their own behaviour, homework and attendance.