Stanway Fiveways Primary School

The Education and Inspectors Act 2006 and DfE guidance (Behaviour in Schools, 2012) requires Governors to produce and frequently review a written statement of general behaviour principles to guide the Headteacher in determining measures to promote good behaviour and discipline amongst pupils.

The document “Behaviour and Discipline in Schools-Guidance for Governing Bodies” (DfE – July 2013) has also been used as a reference in producing these principles.

This is a statement of principles, not practice. Practical applications of these principles are the responsibility of the Headteacher. The purpose of this statement is to give guidance to the Headteacher in drawing up the Behaviour Policy by stating the principles that Governors expect to be followed. The Governors expect any policy or actions to be in accordance with equality and other legislations.

The Statement has been adopted by the Governing Body as a whole. The Governors at Stanway Fiveways, believe that high standards of behaviour lie at the heart of a successful school and enable children to make the best possible progress in all aspects of their school life.

Stanway Fiveways Primary School is an inclusive school, and we are committed to teaching and promoting tolerance, fairness, social inclusion and equality. We are committed to improving longer term outcomes and life chances for our children. Our school values, rules and ethos underpin our relationships, curriculum and policies.

Behaviour Principles

• All pupils, staff, visitors and other members of the school community have the right to always feel safe at Stanway Fiveways.
• Governors expect all members of the school community to behave responsibly and to treat each other with respect.
• Stanway Fiveways is an inclusive school, and we believe in equality and valuing the individual – all members of the school community should be free from discrimination.
• The Governors believe that high standards and expectations of behaviour lie at the heart of a successful school.
• Bullying or harassment of any description is unacceptable even if it occurs outside normal school hours. Measures to counteract bullying and discrimination will be consistently applied and monitored for their effectiveness.
• Children have the right to learn and achieve their full potential.
• We believe that positive behaviours should be acknowledged to encourage good behaviour in the classroom and elsewhere in school.
• The school’s legal duties in order to comply with the Equality Act 2010 are reinforced through the Behaviour and Anti-Bullying Policies.
• Governors believe that schools need to manage behaviour well so they can provide calm, safe and supportive environments where children can learn and thrive.
• The Governors recognise that some pupils may need additional support to meet behaviour expectations, which they should receive.
• The Governors believe that the use of rewards and sanctions must have regard to the individual situation and the individual pupil and the Headteacher is expected to use their discretion in their use.
• Sanctions should be applied fairly, consistently, proportionally and reasonably, taking into account SEND, disability and the needs of vulnerable children, and offering support as necessary.
• The Governors wish to emphasise that violence, threatening behaviour or abuse (in person or online)by pupils or parents, towards school staff, will not be tolerated. If a parent does not conduct himself/herself properly, the school may ban them from the school premisses.
• Sanctions for unacceptable/poor behaviour should be known and understood by all staff and pupils and consistently applied.
• The Governors strongly feel that exclusions, particularly those that are permanent must only be used as the very last resort.

These Behaviour Principals will be reviewed annually by the FGB at the beginning of the academic year.