POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS POLICY

‘I have the right to an education which develops my personality, respects the rights of others and the environment’ UNCRC, Article 29

This policy replaces our Positive Behaviour policy and reflects our commitment to understanding and supporting all of our children as they learn and grow at St Patrick’s Primary.

Building and nurturing positive relationships is key to the development of our children. Investing time at the beginning of term in prayer and through the development of class charters in all classes ensures everyone has a clear understanding of their contribution to our caring ethos at St Patrick’s Primary.

Star Pupils, Cool Class prizes and a House Point System all recognise and celebrate children’s individual and collective positive behaviour and achievement. Teachers praise and encourage children in class regularly and recognise their achievements with feedback on work and behaviour across all areas of learning.

At St Patrick’s Primary all adults understand:

•  All behaviour is communication
•  Children are learning how to behave in ways that reflect love, justice and caring for themselves and others as they grow and mature.
•  Actively listening without judgement supports relationships.
•  Children respond to consistent respectful behaviour displayed by adults.
•  We all make mistakes and need to learn from them in a safe, respectful environment.
•  Repairing and rebuilding relationships is an important skill for children to learn.

Our practise is supported by our knowledge of Attachment, Child development and our increasing awareness Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACES)

Every child in our care deserves the very best possible experience.

‘Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.’ John 13:34-35

Class charters

As a Catholic and Rights Respecting school, all classes develop a Class Charter; a set of standards and expectations which will support a happy, productive learning environment for all. This is based on gospel values and articles from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The staff and children co create this then sign up to adhere to the charter across the school year. The charter also forms the basis for reflection on behaviours and actions which impact negatively on individuals and on others in the class.

Supporting behaviour

Understanding behaviour as communication ensures adults at St Patrick’s can effectively support a child when their behaviour impacts negatively on themselves and/or others.