Behaviour

Behaviour Expectations

At East Park Primary School, we believe that positive behaviour is the foundation for a safe, happy, and successful learning community. Our behaviour expectations reflect our core school values of Respect, Grow, Believe and Achieve Together, and are underpinned by the 3 P’s for Behaviour: Polite, Prepared and Proud.

The school has high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and conduct. These expectations are commonly understood and applied consistently and fairly. The school sets clear routines and expectations for the behaviour of pupils across all aspects of school life, not just in the classroom.

The school makes behavioural expectations and the related policies clear and accessible to members of the school community. These are made readily available to read and general expectations are displayed in classrooms and around the school. The school’s emphasis is on encouraging and praising good behaviour and supporting individuals who are struggling to meet the expected behavioural standards. Each pupil receives the necessary behavioural support according to their specific needs.

The school creates a positive and respectful culture in which staff know and care about pupils.

The school does not tolerate offensive or insulting language in any circumstances and expects polite and considerate behaviour to be maintained by all. Bullying, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual violence are not tolerated, online or offline. The school effectively addresses harmful sexual behaviour in the Safeguarding.

Pupils are encouraged to report any case of bullying they experience or observe to school staff, and wherever such behaviour occurs it will be dealt with quickly, consistently and effectively.

The school supports pupils to play a highly positive role in creating an environment in which commonalities are identified and celebrated, difference is valued and nurtured, and bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated. All pupils are taught to actively support the wellbeing of other pupils.

All pupils are expected to behave consistently well, demonstrating high levels of self-control and consistently positive attitudes to their education.

Pupils are held to high standards of attendance. The school will take swift, appropriate and action to ensure that problems of lateness and absence are handled effectively.

Staff lead by example and model their conduct in line with the school’s standards. This statement, and the policies that are influenced by it, applies to all pupils and staff inside school, and outside of school to extent that this is reasonable.

Through consistent expectations, clear boundaries, and positive relationships, East Park Primary fosters a culture where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to make the right choices. We believe that every child can thrive when behaviour reflects our shared values and high expectations.

Together, we build a community where everyone respects, grows, believes, and achieves together.