{"id":9498,"date":"2024-05-14T13:57:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T13:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/lainshawps\/?page_id=9498"},"modified":"2024-05-14T13:57:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T13:57:22","slug":"positive-relationship-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/lainshawps\/positive-relationship-policy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Positive Relationship Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This policy has been written for and by Lainshaw Primary School and has been written in line with East Ayrshire\u2019s Respectful Relationships Framework and takes account of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Vision<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Lainshaw Primary School, we promote positive behaviour and respectful relationships within our environment at all times. Children come to school from a variety of backgrounds, and this is always taken into consideration when supporting the individual needs of pupils.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our shared vision is to create a safe, healthy and caring environment where everyone has an equal and inclusive range of learning opportunities and is valued, encouraged, motivated and supported to achieve their full potential and aspirations.\u202f We show respect, value each other\u2019s views and strive for excellence in partnership with our learning community.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Values\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Following consultation with pupils, parents, staff, community and partners in November 2019, we agreed on our school values. These are:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> Honesty\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> Kindness<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> Respect\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Aims<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> To create and promote a culture of positive relationships and behaviour<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> To ensure that all learners are treated fairly and shown respect<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> To teach appropriate behaviour through positive interventions<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> To help learners take control over their behaviour and develop self-regulation<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> To build a community which values positive attitudes and empathy for others<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> To promote a consistent approach to relationships and behaviour management<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> To provide simple, practical procedures for staff and learners that ensure consistency<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> Promote self-esteem and self-discipline<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How We Promote Respectful Relationships\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Lainshaw Primary, we believe that a positive learning ethos is key in promoting positive behaviours and learning. We work collaboratively to create this within a nurturing environment. We have clear expectations of what constitutes acceptable behaviour and use a range of effective strategies to promote and value these positive behaviours.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Expectations of Adults<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We expect every adult to model positive relationships and promote the following visible consistencies and relentless routines:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Visible Consistencies<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u2713<\/span> Children are greeted as they enter the school every day<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u2713<\/span> Build positive, trusting relationships<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u2713<\/span> Be caring and kind to ourselves and others<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u2713<\/span> Catch children being good<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u2713<\/span> Be relentlessly positive\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relentless Routines<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> Walk around school<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> Wear school uniform<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span> Line up smartly inside and out\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A positive approach is embedded within the policy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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House System<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All children in Lainshaw Primary School are allocated a House when they enter Primary 1. Our Houses are led by our P7 Pupil Leadership teams and include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span>Boyd<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span>Dale<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span>Reilly<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713<\/span>Taylor<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Through our house system, children can earn house points by being given \u2018purple tokens\u2019 for displaying behaviour which demonstrates the school values and\/or UNCRC articles. Children deposit their tokens into the House Boxes in the main entrance of the school. Additionally, every member of staff in the school is given one golden star token per term which is worth 100 House Points! This is given to any child they notice going \u2018over and above\u2019 in their behaviour, support of another, recognition of others\u2019 rights etc. The House and Vice Captains are rotated to count the tokens every week. At the end of every term, the winning house receives a special treat afternoon!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Superstar Awards<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Every week at our school assemblies, we hand out Superstar Award certificates to pupils who have shown a commitment to demonstrating our termly focus. Each term, we share with children what our focus is going to be e.g. demonstrating a school value and reinforce this expectation at our assemblies. Any member of staff can choose pupils for this award. As a new addition for session 23\/24, pupils who receive a Superstar Award will also be invited for \u2018Hot Chocolate Friday\u2019 with SMT. Other treats will be available for those who are not hot chocolate fans! This is a special dedicated time where SMT can get a longer opportunity to talk individually with the children and hear about their successes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pupil Voice<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Part of building respectful relationships in Lainshaw Primary includes valuing, respecting and acting on the views, opinions and ideas of our pupils. To that end, we have a number of Pupil Voice groups in the school including our Pupil Council, Eco Committee, Rights Respecting School Committee and Outdoor Learning Committee. Additionally, every pupil in P7 is invited to apply for a Senior Leadership position to build skills of leading change.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Class Systems<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Every class will work collaboratively with their teachers to develop an in-class method of positive recognition. Teachers look to celebrate success in learning, success in respecting the rights of others as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and success in demonstrating our school values. Each class has autonomy over this but may include Class Dojo, \u2018Special Gems\u2019 or \u2018Class Raffle\u2019 to name a few examples.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Health and Wellbeing Framework<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mental and physical health can directly affect our ability to build positive relationships, behave appropriately, develop self-esteem, resilience and self-regulation. At Lainshaw Primary School, we follow the East Ayrshire Council Health and Wellbeing progression planners that focus on helping our pupils be mentally and physically healthy. In addition to this, we also follow the Barnardos PATHS programme which\u202fis a universal, evidence-based, social and emotional learning schools programme for 4-11 year olds which empowers all children to develop the fundamental social and emotional learning skills which will enable them to make positive choices throughout life.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rights Respecting School<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lainshaw Primary School is committed to respecting children\u2019s rights with the UNCRC being a crucial part of daily school life. Children\u2019s rights are explored through class lessons, assemblies and whole school events with children having many opportunities to use their voice to promote change. Please see the figure below which shows how the \u2018Getting it Right for Every Child\u2019 Wellbeing indicators align to the range of rights as set out in the UNCRC:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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– The numbers are UNCRC articles, please see <\/span>https:\/\/www.unicef.org.uk\/what -we-do\/un-convention-childrights\/<\/span><\/a> for a summarised version of the UNCRC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In every class, a class charter is negotiated between pupils and teachers at the beginning of each session. A display is created, showing the UNCRC articles chosen in the class theme. These are monitored and reviewed by the pupils throughout the year. A Whole School Charter is currently in development.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Graduated Approach to Challenging\/Unacceptable Behaviour<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our priority after a pupil has shown unacceptable behaviour is always to focus on the relationships between all people involved. We adopt a restorative approach in most instances, allow all parties to be heard and help individuals to move forward. As a nurturing school, we believe that a child\u2019s behaviour is communication and as such, we encourage staff to ask these key questions:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n