Stile Common Junior School - Aims

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All children have the right to:
~~ a broad and balanced education ~~ equal access to the curriculum ~~ be safe, secure and happy ~~ be taught ~~ a positive environment ~~ be treated with respect ~~ be recognised and valued as individuals ~~ fairness and justice
We aim to provide:
 ~~ a stimulating environment ~~ positive role models ~~ quality resources and facilities ~~ a consistent approach towards behaviour and learning ~~ equality of opportunity ~~ a caring school community ~~ all children with the knowledge, concepts, skills and attitudes which are essential if they are to become balanced and fulfilled members of our society

We aim to encourage:
 ~~ all children to reach their potential ~~ full parental involvement~~ each child to respect others and treat them, whatever their age, ability, race, gender or creed, as they would like to be treated themselves ~~ links with the wider community ~~ care for the environment ~~ the development of quality relationships ~~ the moral, cultural and spiritual development of the children ~~ increased levels of achievement for the bilingual and multilingual learners and all children who need language enrichment
We strive to develop:
~~ confidence ~~ self esteem ~~ independence ~~ co-operation ~~ positive attitudes ~~ honesty ~~ a listening attitude

We aim to involve:
 ~~ governors and parents in the life and development of the school
~~ children in formulating and maintaining rules of conduct
The curriculum will:
 ~~ be developed by the staff and governors with the appropriate involvement of parents and children ~~ promote the intellectual, personal, social and physical development of its pupils ~~ build on individual strengths ~~ build on the children's past and continuing experiences of life ~~ accommodate children with special educational needs

We value:
 ~~ a full range of teaching and learning styles ~~ a teacher's right to teach ~~ each individual's strengths and contributions ~~ the right to express an opinion and be heard

The role of adults in school with respect to these aims is to:

~~ support the ethos of the school
~~ to implement the policies of the school as appropriate

We intend to achieve these aims through the agreed policies of the school.

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Racial Issues: printable PDF file here

In the light of the Stephen Lawrence enquiry and the response through the McPherson Report, we agree that there is a need for a separate section in this code of practice, which deals with racial issues.
Types of offence

Physical assault against a person or a group of people.
Derogatory name calling, insults and racial jokes.
Racist graffiti and other written insults.
Provocative behaviour such as wearing racist badges and insignia or the distribution of racist literature.
Threats against a person or a group of people because of their colour or race.
Discriminatory comments including ridicule made in the course of discussion in class or elsewhere.
Patronising words or actions.

 
It is appreciated that some incidents are more serious than others. For ease of understanding therefore, cases will be referred to as serious or minor. In the first instance, an adult will deal with minor offences and they will be recorded and included in the admin records. More serious or repeated offences will be dealt with by the headteacher. This will include recording and sending letters home to the parents of both parties. Counselling, as appropriate, will be given to both the perpetrator and victim in all cases. Parents will always be notified of all recorded incidences.
The ultimate sanction will be a fixed -term exclusion, unless permanent exclusion is considered absolutely necessary. Exclusion will only be used as a last resort.
Adults as Perpetrators of Offensive Behaviour
 The headteacher or the assistant headteacher will speak to adults not employed by the school or the LEA who violate the school code of practice on equal opportunities. As with employees it will be explained why the behaviour is unacceptable. Repeated cases could result in the adult being asked to leave school premises. Support from the LEA would be sought to instigate an injunction if necessary. A full copy of the policy is available in school - please ask.

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Behaviour
At Stile Common Junior School we believe that teachers have the right to teach and that pupils have the right to learn in an environment free from disruption. We encourage children to learn to take responsibility for their own actions.
We recognise that:
 * good behaviour needs to be taught and acknowledged
* unacceptable behaviour will occur and needs to be dealt with

We set a good example by being clear and consistent in our expectations.
In realising our aims we are:

* consistent in our use of positive recognition to promote desirable behaviour
* consistent in our use of consequences for disruptive behaviour

 
The rules for our policy were suggested by the children and are reviewed every year. At present these are:
At Stile Common Junior School all children and adults must:
 * Look after our school
* Listen to and be polite to each other
* Respect other peoples property
* Treat others as we want to be treated ourselves
* Stop, think, do the right thing
* Care for and help each other
* Try to make other people happy
* Be safe and be fair

Reviewed September 2004
Although the school has adopted a positive behaviour policy, there are times when a child's behaviour can be Damaging , disruptive or even dangerous. In such instances there may be a need for some form of adult intervention or 'restraint.' such interventions will only be undertaken by suitably trained staff, be in accordance with current legislation and at all times will be in the best interests of the child / children involved.

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Anti - bullying policy
 

We have an anti - bullying policy to complement our behaviour policy.

 

Bullying is present in all areas of our society. Schools, because of their community basis, are places where bullying can thrive if it goes unchecked. Through our teaching and example we hope to achieve an environment where bullying does not exist and where children learn that bullying is not acceptable. It is recognised that bullies need to know that what they are doing is wrong. The aim of all the work we do in school around this issue is to ensure that bullying in all its forms stops. We need the support of parents to ensure that we are aware when children are unhappy or being bullied, so that we can act quickly to stop the bullying and ensure that the situation is dealt with.

 

Copies of the behaviour, restraint and anti-bullying policies are available for inspection. Please contact the school if you are interested.

 

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