Written Statement of Behaviour Principles

Written Statement of Behaviour Principles

Rationale and Aims

This statement outlines the core principles that underpin the Behaviour Policy at Ashleigh Primary School. It has been developed by the Governing Body in line with the Education and Inspections Act 2006.

Our primary aim is to foster a safe, positive, and purposeful learning environment where every member of our school community feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We believe that high standards of behaviour are essential for effective teaching and learning to take place and for children to develop into responsible, caring, and successful citizens.

These principles guide the Headteacher in determining the school's detailed Behaviour Policy and are the foundation of our school ethos.

 

 

Our Core Principles

At Ashleigh Primary School, we are guided by the following principles:

  • The Right to Learn and Feel Safe: Every pupil has the right to learn in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment that is free from disruption. Every staff member has the right to teach in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

  • A Culture of Respect and Kindness: We expect all members of our community—pupils, staff, parents, and visitors—to treat one another with kindness, courtesy, and respect. We explicitly teach and model these values.

  • High Expectations: We have high expectations for behaviour for all pupils. We believe that children thrive when boundaries are clear and expectations are consistently applied.

  • Focus on the Positive: We believe in promoting positive behaviour through a culture of praise, recognition, and reward. We will actively teach and model the behaviours we wish to see, building pupils' self-esteem and sense of belonging.

  • Responsibility and Self-Discipline: We aim for pupils to develop self-discipline, take responsibility for their own choices, and understand the impact of their actions on others.

  • Consistency and Fairness: The school’s Behaviour Policy will be applied consistently and fairly by all staff. Sanctions will be clear, proportionate, and aim to be corrective and restorative, helping pupils to learn from their mistakes.

  • An Inclusive Community: We are an inclusive school. We will ensure our policy complies with the Equalities Act 2010 and the Children and Families Act 2014. We will make reasonable adjustments to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and ensure that all pupils are supported to meet our behaviour expectations.

  • Home-School Partnership: We believe that behaviour is best supported when there is a strong and supportive partnership between home and school. We are committed to communicating openly and working collaboratively with parents and carers to support every child.

Addressing Unacceptable Behaviour

  • Challenging Behaviour: The school will have a clear, tiered system of sanctions for behaviour that does not meet our expectations. We seek to understand the reasons behind challenging behaviour and provide appropriate support.

  • Bullying and Prejudice: All forms of bullying (including cyber-bullying), harassment, discrimination, and prejudice-based behaviour are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The school's Behaviour Policy will clearly outline how we investigate and respond to all reported incidents.

 

Implementation and Responsibilities

  • The Headteacher is responsible for developing and implementing the school's Behaviour Policy, guided by these principles, and for ensuring it is applied consistently.

  • All school staff are responsible for upholding the policy and modelling the high standards of behaviour expected from our pupils.

  • The Governing Body is responsible for setting, monitoring, and reviewing this Statement of Principles.

This statement will be reviewed regularly by the Governing Body to ensure it remains effective and reflective of our school's values and legal responsibilities.