Behaviour
Behaviour
at Church Drive Primary School
Behaviour both inside and outside the classroom is a strength of our school and is something that is commented upon when people come to visit our school or when we are out and about on visits. We have very high expectations of our children and promote a positive, respectful culture where Character Education is a priority and weaved through our curriculum at all levels. Church Drive is a safe, calm environment, we have clear routines and expectations across all aspects of school life - we expect all children to be ready, respectful and safe. Pupils have high levels of self-control and are able to reflect wisely, learn eagerly and behave with integrity. Being polite and well mannered is something we teach the children and expect from each and every one. We also create an environment where they have pride in themselves, in others and in their school.
As a school we have been read the Paul Dix book - When The Adults Change Everything Changes and we are using this to tweak and change our approach to behaviour management, systems and procedures in school. We have 3 simple whole school behaviour rules and all adults across the school use this common language - are you ready, being respectful and being safe? There are many positive rewards for good behaviour but clear consequences for children not getting their behaviour right. We have great staff and a highly experienced inclusion team who can help and support any child who is having difficulty with their behaviour. We work tirelessly to make sure we have things right in school for each child and always look for alternative strategies to isolation or exclusion
In a world where unprecedented uncertainty, economic poverty and technological overload is the norm, our children and young people have been hit hard. It is more difficult for children and young people to find emotional safety. It is more challenging for them to develop the appropriate social, emotional and mental resources that they need to thrive.
The cognitive profile of young people has changed; they find it hard to regulate and find themselves in a heightened state of arousal more of the time. In their cognitively formative years, our young people are not always developing healthy social norms, responsible decision making skills, self-confidence or resilience. They are learning to be on high alert, to be distrusting of the world around them and to rely on virtual interaction rather than human relationships.
Our children and young people need, more than ever, to experience predictable, safe and supportive relationships. Their cognitive abilities, their sense of self and their trust in the world around them needs to be nurtured. It needs to be consistently modelled and supported by adults who are consistently fair. Of course we need to teach our children a high quality curriculum, but we also need to create a culture that develops their cognitive capabilities and ensures that they can access what is in front of them and what they stand to achieve in the future. The place from which, regardless of background, ability, circumstance or need, every child has the right to belong; the ability to have a voice and the opportunity to achieve in all the areas of life they need to thrive.
Our Positive Relationship and Anti-Bullying Policies may be found within the Policies section of our website here.