The school rules are intentionally few in number and written concisely to ensure children can remember and understand them. The rules are permanently displayed around the school in each classroom, and they are consistently referred to by all staff.
- We are ready to engage in learning – BE READY
- We are respectful to everyone and to our environment – BE RESPECTFUL
- We act safely at all times – BE SAFE
Be ready principles:
- We encourage children to take ownership of their learning and show readiness to learn by being present, positive and engaged. We actively take part in all learning.
- We follow our school structures and routines.
- We show we are ready with our whole body.
- We are prepared for what is next.
Be respectful principles:
- Relationships and attitudes at WPS are built on mutual respect. Respect means we accept somebody for who they are, even when they are different from us or we don’t agree with them. This respect extends to ourselves, one another, our equipment and our school environment.
- We use a respectful voice.
- We listen respectfully.
- We have good manners.
- We look after our equipment and environment
Be safe principles:
It is essential that everyone in our school community feels safe at school and that we conduct ourselves in a way that ensures the safety of everyone. This includes emotional and physical safety.
- We keep each other physically safe.
- We keep each other emotionally safe by being kind.
- We keep our environment safe and use equipment safely.
- We follow adult instructions.
Underlying Principles We aim to create an environment that is safe, where everyone feels respected and where pupils come into each lesson ready to engage in learning.
Expectations
Staff are expected to: (This applies to teaching staff, admin, lunchtime staff and also volunteers.)
- Be an exemplary role model for children and colleagues and consistently model healthy respectful behaviour.
- Respect all children and treat them fairly through the implementation of consistent expectations, rules, and responses to transgressions.
- Consistently support children to take responsibility for their own behaviour and the choices they make.
- Raise children’s self-esteem and develop their full potential.
- Remain calm and keep their emotion for when it is most appreciated by children.
- Create a safe and stimulating environment that supports children’s learning, both academically and behaviourally
- Demonstrate unconditional care and compassion.
Pupils are expected to:
- Follow the school rules.
- Take responsibility for their behaviour and conduct.
- Show respect to members of staff and each other.
- Make it possible for all children to learn.
- Make positive choices.
- Remind each other of the school rules and the school values and support each other to make positive choices.
Parents/Carers are expected to:
Parents are expected to support the school’s behaviour policy by:
- making children aware of appropriate behaviour in all situations and being aware of the school rules and expectations
- encouraging independence and self-discipline, showing an interest in all that their child does in school and by being a role model.
- fostering good relationships with the school and supporting the school in the implementation of this policy.
