St Laurence Church of England Primary School believes that, in order to facilitate teaching and learning,  acceptable behaviour must be demonstrated in all aspects of school life. The school is committed to: 

● Promoting desired behaviour. 

● Promoting self-esteem, self-discipline, proper regard for authority, and positive relationships based on  mutual respect. 

● Ensuring equality and fair treatment for all.  

● Praising and rewarding good behaviour. 

● Challenging and disciplining misbehaviour. 

● Providing a safe environment free from disruption, violence, discrimination, bullying and any form of  harassment. 

● Encouraging positive relationships with parents.  

● Developing positive relationships with pupils to enable early intervention. 

● A shared approach which involves pupils in the implementation of the school’s policy and associated  procedures. 

● Promoting a culture of praise and encouragement in which all pupils can achieve.  

Reasonable and proportionate consequences will be used where a pupil’s behaviour falls below the standard that  is expected, alongside support to prevent recurring misbehaviour. 

It is acknowledged that members of our school community may have different parenting experiences and views  on behaviour. The aim of our policy is to bring everyone together to adhere to some basic key principles and  practices that reflect our school values so that we can consistently help our children to thrive. 

The school acknowledges that behaviour can sometimes be the result of educational needs, mental health issues,  or other needs or vulnerabilities, and will address these needs via an individualised graduated response.  

"Students only perform to their best when they feel safe, secure, valued, and respected." – UK Parliament  Education Committee 

We are an inclusive school and our vision, though distinctively Christian, welcomes and values all faiths and  cultures within our diverse school community. Our school’s core values of Community and Responsibility,  Resilience, Integrity sit at the heart of our school community and underpin every aspect of school life. 

These values are explicitly and implicitly taught throughout our curriculum and Collective Worship. We seek to  be positive role models to our children and support them as they learn to understand their own behaviours and  emotions.