Legsby Primary School Behaviour Policy
Statement of Intent:
Good behaviour is a vital part of the positive ethos of our school. We encourage and
expect high standards of behaviour and self discipline. We promote respect for
others and positive attitudes. We have a positive approach to good behaviour and
operate systems of rewards and encouragement which support high self esteem and
sensitivity towards others.
We believe that the behaviour of our children is the joint responsibility of home and
school. We endeavour to involve, consult and report to parents and carers on
matters of behaviour, both at the individual level and on wider issues including
respect for others, positive attitudes and encouragement.
Aims of the Policy:
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To create a truly inclusive school where we work together with
mutual respect in a happy, caring, safe and calm environment
To value and appreciate one and other and to acknowledge that
everyone has a part to play in the school community
To develop awareness of self, self discipline, high self esteem and
sensitivity towards others
To listen to one another
To foster a caring attitude for the school environment,
To give children the chance to make decisions about their work
and play so they can learn about responsibility and independence.
To teach children to respect other people, their property, beliefs
and feelings…essentially, to respect difference.
To praise and reward good work, behaviour and attitudes. We will
always reward improvement.
Legsby Golden Rules:
We listen to each other
We respect each other’s property
We are supportive of one another
We do not hurt anyone
We are always polite
We value honesty
We try our best and never give up
WHAT WE EXPECT OF CHILDREN
1. To be polite - to teachers, support staff, other children and visitors – and
to respect the authority of the adult in charge.
2. To listen to adults and each other in lessons and in assemblies and to
consider each other’s feelings.
3. To walk about the school quietly and calmly.
4. To take a positive role in all classroom activities and to try as hard as they
can.
5. To wait their turn to talk to members of staff and to each other.
6. To value each other’s work.
7. To work and play co-operatively with each other.
8. To tell the truth, to take responsibility for their own behaviour and not to
make excuses (“they told me to”).
9. To accept a solution or consequence if they have done something wrong – not
to argue or to get angry with the person sorting it out.
10. To be able to say sorry when they have misbehaved or hurt someone and to
understand that this word signals a change in behaviour and mood.
11. To care for the school and its equipment and to report any damage or
graffiti they see.
12. To feel responsible for giving a good impression of themselves and the
school both within and outside the school.
WHAT CHILDREN CAN EXPECT OF STAFF
1. To listen to them and to hear their point of view.
2. To be polite and to address them in a reasonable tone of voice.
3. To value all aspects of their achievements.
4. To be as fair and consistent as possible when they have misbehaved.
5. To ensure their environment is safe.
6. To talk with them about things that go wrong; we want children to
understand why some things are wrong and why we have rules.
7. To create a positive environment in the classroom and playground.
8. To be in charge and maintain order so that everyone may benefit from a
positive environment.
9. To supervise the playground well.
10. To trust them and to care about them equally.
11. To treat them as individuals and to take an interest in their lives.
12. To see each day as a fresh start.
At Legsby we accept that our actions, both positive and negative, have
consequences. We accept that at times we may do things that are not acceptable
and that we will face sanctions. It is our aim that we learn through these mistakes
that we make.
Unacceptable Behaviour Actions:
If we do something wrong we will be corrected in our behaviour. If we continue then
we will get a warning, which will be recorded on the chart. If we get 3 warnings in a
day then we will miss some of our free time. If we get a further 3 warnings in the
same day then parents will be notified of our behaviour.
We may get warnings for:
 Continually not listening to others
 Being impolite to others
 Bad language
 Fighting
 Disrupting the learning of others
 Mistreating equipment
Positive Behaviour Actions:
We always value and acknowledge positive behaviour. We expect our standards of
behaviour to be high at all times however, if we display exceptional behaviour then
we will get a mark on the reward chart. If we get 3 we will get a certificate to send
home to our parents celebrating our behaviour. Also at the end of the week will be
allowed free time as a reward.
We also operate a tick system which whereby pupils can get ticks for exceptional
good behaviour, politeness, effort and good work. This will be continuous through
the pupil’s time at Legsby. When pupils get 25 ticks they get a Yellow Certificate.
When pupils gain 10 Yellow certificates they then get a Bronze Badge to keep and a
gift. Children will then work towards getting 10 Blue certificates. This will be
rewarded with a Silver Badge and a gift. Children then work towards getting 10 Red
certificates. This will be rewarded with a Gold Badge and a gift.
May 2015
D Miskell