Giles Brook Primary School
School Rules and Discipline
Our school is a community and we recognise that each individual is important and has a valuable contribution to make towards the quality of life enjoyed by the people within it. The relationships which develop will provide opportunities for children to be honest, tolerant, trustworthy and caring towards others. We will promote self-discipline, mutual respect and self-esteem and encourage and praise good behaviour.
We have a whole school policy on behaviour which aims to ensure the safety and happiness of every child at our school. A high standard of social behaviour is expected at all times. We promote a school environment where the children are treated as individuals and are taught to respect one another. Our attitude will be that of a caring parent. We will not tolerate bullying or racial harassment and any incident reported will be followed up immediately. Teachers and pupils will discuss rules and standards of behaviour regularly.
The key points of our school behaviour code emphasise positive expectations:
• Treat other people as you would like to be treated yourself
• Be kind, friendly and caring towards others
• Be polite, honest and helpful
• Listen carefully to other people
• Help to keep our school and grounds tidy
• Move quietly around school and respect other people
• Behave sensibly, be happy and enjoy our school
A firm word from a member of staff will be used in the first instance of poor behaviour, whilst children who persistently misbehave will be sent to the Headteacher to be reprimanded. If their conduct does not improve they may be kept in or lose privileges. If problems are sufficiently serious, parents will be invited in to discuss the situation and work with the school in addressing the problem. In cases of persistent misbehaviour of a serious nature, the school reserves the right to exclude the child from school. In the unlikely event of this being necessary, the child's parents and the Governors of the school will be fully involved.
If parents are having a problem at home with their children (e.g. not going to bed, not getting dressed in the morning), please come in and talk to our staff and we will do our best to help you. Often a word from the Headteacher will cure the problem! We aim to work with you at all times.