This is deliberately a Behaviours Policy, rather than simply a Behaviour Policy.
Our Behaviours Policy covers all aspects of pupils’ conduct, interactions, learning and wellbeing, but it also recognises that behaviour does not belong to children alone. The behaviours of the adults around them matter too. How staff speak, listen, model expectations, build relationships and respond when things go wrong has a powerful influence on children’s behaviour and on the culture of our school.
We use the plural “behaviours” because behaviour is complex. There is rarely one behaviour, one cause or one response. Children’s behaviours can be influenced by development, relationships, experiences, emotions, communication, individual needs and the context in which something happens. Understanding this complexity does not mean lowering expectations; it enables us to respond more effectively while maintaining clear, consistent boundaries and high expectations for all.
Our approach therefore considers the behaviours of the whole school community. Positive behaviour is not created simply through rules and consequences; it is taught and strengthened through relationships, modelling, consistency, understanding, clear expectations and trust.
This policy has been informed by research, established and historical best practice, and our underlying principles as a Church of England primary school. It reflects our belief that behaviour is something we teach, model and develop together.
Our aim is not simply to manage behaviour, but to create the conditions in which children learn how to regulate themselves, build positive relationships, make good choices and flourish.
“Staff have high expectations for all pupils. Pupils behave well and have a positive attitude to learning.”
Ofsted, November 2022“Leaders have developed a caring and inclusive ethos where all pupils are valued.”
Ofsted, November 2022“Pupils behave well in lessons and focus on their learning. Pupils who need extra guidance with their behaviour, get the help they require.”
Ofsted, November 2022
