Behaviour
The Priory Infant School approach and practice regarding behaviour has been inspired and influenced by the following:
- Nurture Schools UK
- Paul Dix (2017)- ‘When the Adults Change, Everything Changes’
- Education Endowment Foundation (2021)- ‘Improving Behaviour in Schools’
- THRIVE training and development
Priory Infant School prides itself on being a caring school and the most important aspect of this is that our pupils feel valued, safe and secure through strong, supportive relationships between staff and pupils. Staff are fair and consistent with children and always consider individual needs.
Our children understand that staff are in control which enables them to feel safe. Staff are approachable, kind and are there to help and discipline but not punish. Staff understand the importance of being a positive role model to our pupils and their essential role in teaching and modelling behaviours we expect in school. Staff treat the children how they wish to be treated. Staff remain calm and do not allow their own emotions to affect situations. Where a member of staff has difficulties, they seek support in order to make a positive change.
Our Relationship and Behaviour policy has been developed to ensure guidance for staff, and information for parents and governors, to promote safe, kind, ready behaviours in school. The procedures and guidance in this document provide a consistent approach across the school and enables children, parents and staff to understand our approaches to the management of behaviour at Priory Infant School.
For some of our pupils it is recognised by all staff that variance on procedures may be made to meet specific individual needs or disability which requires a personalised approach. Guidance for this should be discussed with the SENCo. Understanding a pupil’s individual context will ensure we provide effective responses to any inappropriate behaviour