Pastoral Care

 The school is an ideal size as we are able to know the children as individuals. The whole ethos of the school incorporates pastoral care. This is primarily the concern of the class teacher who keeps the Head Teacher informed. Other adults become involved when necessary.

 Behaviour

 We aim to create a friendly atmosphere with a sense of community and shared values. Our discipline is based on mutual respect and fairness. We use praise and encouragement at all times. Orderly behaviour is essential if children are to benefit from the learning process. We have identified clear boundaries of acceptable behaviour which we expect all people who work in the school to respond to in a consistent way. Each classroom displays the school's Golden Rules, a copy of which can be found in the Home School Agreement. A withdrawal of privileges such as playtimes is imposed for unacceptable standards of work or behaviour. We ask all parents and children to ensure that they understand and respect the rules. Children have been involved in devising some of them. Some flexibility may be necessary to allow for individual circumstances but bullying, name-calling or racial harassment, or violent behaviour are not acceptable at any time and may lead to exclusion.

 An important part of growing up is learning how to work, play and co-operate with others. Difficulties in relationships caused by disagreements and changes in friendships will occur. Children will learn how to talk through and solve their problems with one another under the guidance of an adult who is there to protect and intervene if necessary.

 Our aim is to have friendly, well-behaved, hard-working children.