Behaviour at East Park

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.

At East Park Primary, our new behaviour system is built on the 3 P's: Polite, Prepared, and Proud.

These principles guide our pupils to become confident, responsible learners. We believe in empowering every child with the tools to self-regulate and make good choices. This approach minimises distractions and ensures a positive, productive learning environment for everyone. We also understand that every child is unique, so our system is flexible and supportive, especially for pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, allowing them to succeed.

Polite

All members of our community deserve to be treated with respect.

When a member of staff asks you to do something, do it quickly.
Join in with lessons.
Don’t challenge or question your teacher’s or TA’s decision/ instruction.
Put your hand up or see them at the end of the session.
Be polite, don’t make cheeky or rude comments to your teacher or TA. Don’t support the poor behaviour of another pupil.
Use appropriate language - not swearing; name calling etc, even if the other pupil does not object to this language.
Never be aggressive to another pupil.
Look after property, don’t deliberately cause damage to another pupil’s property.

Prepared

We will be ready to learn.

Be ready.
Growth mindset - resilience.
Solution focused.
Homework completed.
Perfect presentation.

Proud

We are proud of our environment and what we create.

Look after your uniform and look presentable.
Take care of school equipment - it is expensive!
Follow guidance on how to look after equipment.
Store resources in their proper location. Hand items to each other, never throw.
Take pride in yourself, your school and your community.

For detailed information behaviour, rewards and sanctions please download the document below:

Behaviour Policy