Behaviour Expectations

 

Behaviour Policy and Pupil Expectations      

At Heathcote School, we expect high standards of positive behaviour, both in school and out in the community. We believe that good behaviour underpins success and pupils can only reach their potential if the standard of their behaviour is consistently high, and if learning is not disrupted by the negative behaviour of others.

 

With this in mind, our rewards serve to recognise and positively reinforce your child’s good behaviour and the sanctions serve as a consequence if our expectations are not met. As members of the Heathcote community, we believe that your child should understand that there are always consequences associated with good and bad behaviour.

 

We do not allow disruption to learning and do operate a lesson removal system where pupils are placed in our Internal Exclusion Unit (IEU) for disrupting a  lesson on more than two occasions.

 

Please make sure you read our Behaviour Policy on the school website. This is currently being updated so we have our current behaviour policy and a draft of the proposed new behaviour policy for you to view.

 

Please see our latest Behaviour Policy here.

 

Aims

• To create a culture of exceptionally good behaviour: for learning, for community and for life.

• To help learners take control over their behaviour and be responsible for the consequences of it and celebrate those who do so.

• To ensure that excellent behaviour is a minimum expectation for all.

• To ensure that all stakeholders are treated fairly, shown respect and to promote good relationships.

• To build a community that values kindness, respect and empathy for others.

• To enable all pupils including those with SEN and disabilities to thrive in an inclusive ethos and firm and fair approach.

 

The Three Rs

At Heathcote School our behaviour expectations are underpinned by our belief that our pupils should always be READY, RESPECTFUL and RESPONSIBLE.

Below you can see how our pupils are specifically expected to ensure they meet the three Rs.

Ready Pupils	Respectful Pupils	Responsible Pupils
Excellent attendance and punctuality to school and lessons Have correct equipment for each lesson  Submit homework on time Wear the correct uniform appropriately at all times Remove outdoor wear before entering class, place on the back of the chair Sit in allocated seat and up straight Begin ‘Do Now’ in 90 seconds Have no banned items on display	Use good manners to all members of the community Track adults and listen to peers when speaking  Follow all staff instructions without question or delay Do not disrupt the learning of others  Keep hands, feet and objects to themselves  Are polite, kind and use positive language to all, in person and on social media	Are PROUD of their learning Work to the best of their ability Engage in every lesson Keep the community tidy  Take up opportunities and lead Walk on the left, follow one way systems and act safely in the corridor and on the stairs. Act positively in the community when outside of school.