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Boothroyd Primary Academy

Reward and Behaviour Policy

We are very proud of the excellent behaviour our pupils display at school, every day.
Good behaviour is essential for effective teaching and learning. Good order and discipline produce an atmosphere that encourages pupils to respond to it in a positive and responsible manner thus developing their self-discipline. The emphasis is on mutual respect and consideration for others. Rules are kept to a minimum, but high standards of behaviour and punctuality are expected. The adults in the school community need to be mutually supportive to sustain high levels of behaviour and discipline. No unacceptable behaviour should be ignored.

Our Aims

We ask all members of the school community to work towards the school's aims of: 

• treating pupils as individuals and respecting their rights, values and beliefs;
• encouraging mutual respect between pupils and adults;
• fostering and promoting good relationships and a sense of belonging to the school community;
• providing a well-ordered environment in which all are fully aware of behavioural expectations;
• offering equal opportunities in all aspects of school life and recognising the importance of different cultures;
• encouraging, praising and positively reinforcing good relationships, behaviours and work;
• working as a team, supporting and encouraging one

Relationships in school

We recognise the importance of the friendly, professional attitude and approach shown by all members of staff to each other and to the pupils, parents and visitors. This creates the climate for good behaviour that can be reinforced by:

• using language which sustains a positive, supportive and secure environment;
• noticing and being interested in other pupils' and staff work around school;
• setting high standards of speech, manners and dress;
• offering praise and thanks to pupils for courteous behaviour;
• encouraging pupils to accept increasing responsibilities;
• being firm, fair and consistent;
• listening sympathetically;
• working collaboratively;

We ask parents to:

• ensure that their children attend school in good health, regularly and punctually, avoiding term time holidays,
• provide support for the discipline within the school and for the teacher's role,
• be realistic about their children's abilities and to offer encouragement and praise,
• participate in discussions concerning their child's progress and attainments,
• ensure early contact with school to discuss matters which affect a child's happiness, progress and behaviour,
• give due importance to homework such as hearing reading, assisting in learning of tables and spellings,
• allow their children to take increasing responsibilities as they progress through the school


Reward and Behaviour Policy 2024-2025 

Reward and Behaviour Poster 2024-2025