We have a strong ethos of respect for all pupils, staff and families. We are committed to making our school a place where everyone is positively supported to become the best that they can be. This is very evident in the calm and caring atmosphere within the school and the positive relationships between all members of the school community.
At all times, we seek to maximise access to learning opportunities for every pupil. We support behaviour in order to promote learning.
Central to this are Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) systems and our belief that behaviour is communication- it is our responsibility to find out what is being communicated and how we can best support.
The clues to successful PBS are to be found in the pupil themselves. We adopt a personalised approach through knowledge of pupils’ needs. This includes:
- Condition/medical diagnosis
- Contextual and personal history
- Triggers and vulnerabilities
- Motivators
- Co and self-regulating strategies
- Total communication support
- And for some pupils a Risk Reduction Plan
It is better to predict and plan than to find and fix.
Our partnership with families is a crucial part of successful behaviour support for all our pupils- we have so much to learn from each other. We value day-to-day communication through class home/school books, emails, telephone calls and face to face conversations. We offer a support network of support through family PBS groups and workshops. We are working to develop an active network for families to offer support and grow friendships. We believe the relationship we have with families is the foundation for successful PBS and that this in turn shapes the building blocks of adulthood and life beyond school