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\n\u201cEveryone has the right to be treated fairly no matter who they are, where they are from, what language they speak, what they believe or where they live.\u201d
\nPositive behaviour is an essential foundation for a happy, creative and effective learning and teaching environment in which all members of the school community can thrive and feel respected, safe and secure. We recognise that positive behaviour for learning has to be taught and that all staff have a responsibility for this. Developing behaviour for learning is an integral part of teaching and learning.<\/p>\n
We believe that in order to develop positive behaviour and self-discipline, children need to be supported in making the right choices and taking personal responsibility. A child understanding that there are benefits for positive behaviour and consequences for poor behaviour is part of that responsibility. Working together as a community of Faith and learning we will support children to develop spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally to achieve excellence. As a whole school we will work hard to develop the three sets of relationships which contribute to a positive culture of learning behaviour: <\/p>\n
\u2022\tRelationship with self: We are using the Emotion Works programme to develop emotional literacy across the school. A child who feels secure, nurtured and confident is more likely to display positive behaviours. We will support all children to achieve this.
\n\u2022\tRelationship with others: Positive relationships will be modelled and highlighted for children to learn about what is acceptable behaviour.
\n\u2022\tRelationship with learning: Children will be encouraged and supported to engage fully in learning through a Growth Mindset approach, which will help them to set ambitious targets and develop resilience. <\/p>\n
St Bernadette\u2019s Primary achieved Bronze level Rights Respecting Schools award in 2019 and now journey towards Silver accreditation. As a school community, we continually strive to ensure the principles of the United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child are embedded in our policies and practice. These articles set out expectations for all members of the school community: pupils, staff members, parents and partner agencies. Rights Respecting Relationships must be at the core of what we do as a community and this policy will lay the foundation for a sustainable structure.<\/p>\n
School Vision and Values
\nVision<\/p>\n
Every child will be nurtured, supported and challenged on their learning journey in our pursuit of excellence and equity.<\/p>\n
Our Values are \u2013 Love, Faith, Forgiveness, Self-Discipline, Integrity, Respect<\/p>\n
Parent, Pupil and Teacher Voice
\nWe understand the importance of listening to pupils, parents and teachers to ensure that issues are identified before they become problems and good practice can be reinforced. To provide all stakeholders with a voice we have:
\n\u2022\tPupil Voice groups where all children are included
\n\u2022\tParent Council: representatives of parents of pupils from a variety of year groups meet to discuss issues arising.
\n\u2022\tHead Teacher Open Door: open door in which staff and stakeholders can discuss issues with the Head Teacher. <\/p>\n
Objectives of the Rights Respecting Relationships policy are to ensure:
\n\u2022 the school is a safe and supportive environment.
\n\u2022 all members are respectful, kind and courteous.
\n\u2022 consistently high standards of positive behaviour are established in and out of the classroom.
\n\u2022 achievements are recognised, rewarded and celebrated.
\n\u2022 that where behaviour falls short of accepted standards, procedures are followed and children are supported fairly and consistently according to the individual needs of child.
\n\u2022 all children are provided with the opportunities to achieve success in a fulfilling learning environment that suits individuals\u2019 needs.
\n\u2022 the school meets statutory requirements in relation to behaviour and exclusions. <\/p>\n
Expected Pupil Behaviour (See Appendix 1 for Pupil School Rules)
\nIt is expected that children will:
\n\u2022\tMove sensibly, quietly and safely around the school.
\n\u2022\tTreat each other with courtesy, respect and good manners.
\n\u2022\tParticipate in all lessons and create an environment to encourage all pupils to learn.
\n\u2022\tBe ready to learn to the best of their ability.
\n\u2022\tCare for equipment, belongings and our environment.
\n\u2022\tFollow instructions and requests from all school staff at the first request. <\/p>\n
Bullying
\nTo help the school ensure that bullying does not take place all children are encouraged to:
\n\u2022\tNot allow someone to be deliberately left out of a group.
\n\u2022\tNot smile or laugh when someone is being bullied.
\n\u2022\tTell a member of staff what is happening.
\n\u2022\tEncourage the bullied pupil to join in with their activities or groups.
\n\u2022\tTell the bullying pupil that they disapprove of his or her actions
\n\u2022\tAny allegations of bullying will be investigated, recorded and resolved appropriately.<\/p>\n
Statement of Headteacher
\nAll pupils within St Bernadette\u2019s are entitled to a safe, secure and nurturing environment for effective learning. Good behaviour underpins the success of a school and we encourage all pupils to demonstrate high standards of behaviour at all times. We recognise that some pupils experience difficulties and we will do all we can to support them. All incidents of unacceptable behaviour will be dealt with in a fair and appropriate way. It is important that St Bernadette\u2019s recognises and rewards positive behaviour and achievement. A successful school incorporates the support of all parents and carers. <\/p>\n
Pupil Expectations and Responsibilities
\nTo ensure that St Bernadette\u2019s is an environment in which all pupils feel safe and confident to learn and teachers feel able to teach, it is important that key expectations are shared by all teachers and staff.
\nValues of our school and the pupil rules are displayed around the school environment and in every classroom.
\nThe expectations and values have been agreed by the school community and will be discussed with pupils on a regular basis during assemblies, classes and pupil Voice groups.<\/p>\n
Rewards and Recognition
\nAt St Bernadette\u2019s we aim to encourage pupils to do their best and this is recognised through weekly H Factor Awards and Top Class Awards. Children can earn tokens at any time from any member of staff for displaying the school values<\/p>\n
St Bernadette\u2019s Rights Respecting Relationships Policy
\nUnited Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) Articles<\/p>\n
The main UNCRC Articles that explicitly underpin the St Bernadette\u2019s Rights Respecting Relationships Policy are listed below.<\/p>\n
Article 2 \u2013 Non-discrimination. Be treated fairly no matter who you are, where you are from, what language you speak, what you believe or where you live.
\nArticle 3 \u2013 Best interests of the child. Adults should always do what\u2019s best for you.
\nArticle 5 \u2013 Parental guidance. Be given support and advice from your parents and family.
\nArticle 12 \u2013 Respect for the views of the child. Have your own opinion which is listened to and taken seriously.
\nArticle 14 \u2013 Freedom of thought, belief and religion. Think and believe whatever you want to and practice any religion with guidance from your parents.
\nArticles 28 – Right to Education. Everyone has the right to a quality education.
\nArticle 29 – Goals of Education. An education that develops your personality and abilities and encourages you to respect other people, cultures and the environment.<\/p>\n
Appendix 1 <\/p>\n
Rights Respecting School Rules as suggested and agreed by the pupils of St Bernadette\u2019s PS.
\n1.\tWe treat everyone fairly in our school.<\/p>\n
2.\tWe listen and do what we are told by the adults who care for us.<\/p>\n
3.\tWe try our very best in school and work well with other children.<\/p>\n
4.\tWe have fun in the playground by respecting everyone.<\/p>\n
5.\tWe walk in corridors and hold doors for people coming behind us.<\/p>\n
6.\tWe eat healthy lunches and snacks and we try not to waste food.<\/p>\n
7.\tWe recycle our rubbish and keep our school tidy.<\/p>\n
8.\tWe look after school resources and make sure we put them away properly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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