Our Positive Behaviour Policy
At Brownsover Community School, we believe that every individual within our school community has the right to feel safe, valued, respected, and happy. We expect everyone to uphold the highest standards of personal conduct, take responsibility for their own behaviour, and encourage others to do the same. Our goal is to help our children learn to manage their own behaviour, make positive choices, and be accountable for their actions.
Our school’s core values are central to everything we do and are visibly displayed throughout the school. These values include:
These values are not just words; they guide our day-to-day interactions, and we use them consistently when discussing behaviour with children and adults. Our values are reinforced through assemblies, our curriculum, and PSHE lessons, helping children understand how to demonstrate them both inside and outside of school. We celebrate children who consistently embody these values, praising them for their efforts and achievements.
At Brownsover Community School, our approach to behaviour is relational, recognising that behaviour often communicates a need. We are guided by current research in neuroscience and attachment theory, which shows that positive relationships—built on care, empathy, and high expectations—are fundamental to children's personal and academic success. We are committed to building and nurturing these relationships, ensuring each child has the support they need to thrive.
We set clear expectations for all students to be respectful, collaborate, and take responsibility for their actions. This helps create a positive learning environment where children feel secure, valued, and motivated to learn.
For children who need additional support in managing their behaviour, our staff are trained to provide guidance and work closely with families to ensure every child receives the support they need. We also provide pastoral care to support emotional well-being, helping children develop the skills they need to manage their behaviour successfully.
When conflicts occur, we take a restorative approach, encouraging students to reflect on their actions and repair relationships. This method promotes empathy, understanding, and the development of positive conflict resolution skills.
We value the strong partnership between home and school and encourage parents to support our efforts by reinforcing positive behaviour at home. By working together, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed both academically and personally.
Positive behaviour is celebrated throughout the school and we use Class Dojo as a platform to share positive praise with children and parents/carers. Whether through praise, Dojo points, certificates, or recognition in assemblies, we take every opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the positive contributions our students make to the school community.