• At Acton Gardens, we strive to ensure that every child understands they all have the right to feel safe, valued and respected, and learn free from the disruption of others.
• All children, staff and visitors have the right to feel safe at all times at school and procedures should consider the requirements of the Education Act 2002 in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• All pupils, staff and visitors are free from any form of discrimination and policies reflect the duties of the Equality Act 2010.
• Staff and volunteers set an excellent example to pupils at all times.
• Our Behaviour Curriculum Policy is rooted in our behaviour code, with learners being Ready, Respectful and Safe.
• The principles of Therapeutic Thinking underpin our approach to behaviour, identifying that behaviour is communication. We support and give learners opportunities to grow and reflect on their actions and choices.
• Families are involved in behaviour incidents to foster good relationships between the school and pupils’ home life.
• Rewards and sanctions are used consistently by staff, in line with our Behaviour Curriculum Policy.
• The decision to use physical intervention and/or reasonable force will be based on individual circumstances and the professional judgement of staff.
• The Behaviour Curriculum Policy is shared with pupils, parents and staff.
• By effectively preventing and tackling bullying, we can help to create a safe, disciplined environment where pupils are able to learn and fulfil their potential.
• The Behaviour Policy explains that suspensions (fixed-term exclusions) and permanent exclusions will only be used as a last resort, and outlines the processes involved in permanent and fixed-term exclusions.
• The Governing Board of Acton Gardens Primary School also emphasises that violence or threatening behaviour will not be tolerated in any circumstances.
