Written statement of behaviour principles:

1. Every pupil understands they have the right to feel safe, valued and respected, and to be able to learn free from the disruption of others in an environment where they are treated as individuals and where their values, beliefs and cultures are accepted

3. All pupils, staff and visitors are free from any form of discrimination

4. Staff and volunteers set an excellent example to pupils at all times, instilling the values that all members of the school are responsible for the school as a community

5. All pupils, staff and visitors are responsible for creating a calm and well-ordered environment for teaching and learning and promoting a pride in it

6. The behaviour policy, underpinned by the principles of Cambridgeshire Therapeutic Thinking, is understood by pupils and staff.

7. Rewards, sanctions and reasonable force are used consistently by staff, in line with the behaviour policy

8. The behaviour policy explains that exclusions will only be used as a last resort, and outlines the processes involved in suspensions and exclusions

9. Pupils are helped to take responsibility for their actions

10. Families are involved in behaviour incidents to foster good relationships between the school and pupils’ home life

The governing board also emphasises that violence or threatening behaviour will not be tolerated in any circumstances.

This written statement of behaviour principles is reviewed and approved by the full governing board annually.