Behaviour
Our approach to ensuring behaviour is excellent is to praise and reward good behaviour and encourage the children to set high expectations of each other and to be a good role model to others. Each child is valued as an individual, with all staff encouraging self-respect and esteem by the demonstration of appropriate attitudes, and the provision of experiences which will encourage a sense of 'right' and 'wrong' and the consideration of others. The 'Family Feel' of the school creates an environment where caring for each other is the norm. We were delighted that the Ofsted inspector judged this area to be 'Outstanding' and described the children's behaviour as 'exemplary'. (April 2023)
Our approach involves children, staff and parents/carers working together so that our well-mannered, happy and secure school can flourish. Everyone is very proud of the excellent standard of behaviour in school and the positive, enthusiastic and caring nature of the children. As we often say 'the children are the best thing about our school!'
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"Staff have high expectations for behaviour and learning." "Pupils know they are expected to behave well in and out of lessons. Older pupils understand the importance of setting an example for younger children to follow. They enjoy receiving praise from staff and earning ‘green cards’ for showing acts of kindness." OFSTED, 2023 |
Our Family Groups, each a mix of children from all classes (Reception - Y6) and which meet fortnightly on Friday afternoons, encourage the children to work together and care for the other members of their 'family'. All children can earn a 'green cards' for working hard, getting involved in their learning, behaving well, showing good manners or caring for others, etc. throughout the school day. These cards are counted up every week and the 'family' with the most cards at the end of each half-term enjoys a special treat during their next Family Group meeting. Children also nominate each other for our Family Star awards which recognise various admirable qualities and which are presented in Friday whole-school Assemblies.
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"Relationships between staff and pupils and pupils with their peers are superb across the school. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about your school. Many parents comment positively on the school’s ‘family feel’ that makes their children feel valued, safe and cared for."
OFSTED, 2017 |