At Knightlow we expect high standards of behaviour.

Within our school we operate a policy of positive rewards for good behaviour based on Discipline for Learning. We believe that each child is capable of choosing his/her behaviour and should be rewarded for making the right choices.

Our school rules are displayed in each classroom and are taught regularly. For children who choose not to follow the rules there is a clearly laid down set of sanctions.

Some rules are based on our expectations and others on respect and care for one another.

We aim to encourage children to accept responsibility for their own actions and try to help them understand the consequences of their behaviour and the reason why certain behaviour is unacceptable.

If there are persistent problems, parents are involved at an early stage in discussions with the class teacher. If necessary, an Individual Behaviour Plan will be drawn up with the parents, child and class teacher and this will be reviewed regularly.

Children can earn individual stickers, which can be displayed on clothing or placed in a book. They can earn additional rewards within the classrooms or around the school.

Copies of our “Discipline for Learning Policy” are available in school, and each year we ask parents to sign a “Home School Agreement” to say they support the school in our behaviour policy, which is designed to ensure that all children have an equal opportunity to learn without disruption.

Examples of unacceptable behaviour:

• Racist or sexist language and behaviour
• Bullying - verbal and physical
• Fighting
• Aggressive behaviour towards adults - verbal or physical
• Aggressive behaviour towards children - verbal or physical
• Insulting other families
• Provoking others into behaving badly
• Rudeness to any adult on site
• Loss of control of temper
• Leaving the classroom/school without permission
• Climbing on school property
• Defacing/damaging school property