At Bernera School, we believe that each child has a right to the best education which can be provided in a partnership between school, parents and the community. We therefore aim, through strong, consistent and fair management of pupil behaviour, to establish a happy, secure and purposeful environment in which each child may develop his or her full potential. Providing this good learning environment is an important precondition for pupils attaining the highest possible levels of attainment. Every child is therefore asked to conform to the rules of the school and parents are kept informed so that they can support the systems in use.

School staff aim to put the emphasis on praise and reward for good behaviour.  We also seek to involve our pupils in determining rules for their own classrooms and encourage all our pupils to participate fully in the life of the school. 

 Both teaching and non-teaching staff seek to be consistent in their approaches when working with our pupils in and out of the classroom and seek to do all that they can in order to ensure a positive learning environment exists for all pupils.

 Pupils are well motivated in their learning as teaching staff utilise a wide range of techniques, strategies and methods to support learning. Staff work alongside of pupils and encourage pupils to persevere and engage in solution oriented approaches when difficulties arise. Those pupils with additional support needs are supported in their learning by having appropriate learning plans (Action Plans/IEP’s) written up to specifically target areas of difficulty. Parents are encouraged to participate in the review process and to work with the school in meeting the needs of their children. The resulting good relationships which arise, ensure that pupils are aware that home and school work together and such partnership working invariably assists in the promotion of    positive behaviour at home and at school.