Our Code of Behaviour

Rationale

We have high expectations of behaviour for all children at St Werburgh’s and St Columba’s Catholic Primary School. We understand the importance of the gospel values in our school. We feel this policy should reflect respect, compassion, forgiveness, reconciliation, Catholic beliefs, and our positive behaviour management philosophy in school. This is a whole school approach to encourage consistency. We believe that it is important to set good ‘habits’ early and we encourage a positive relationship with each other and the whole community.

“Crime and Punishment is easy. Crime and compassion is a lot harder”

Independent Thinking on Restorative Practice (Finnis, 2021:2)

Aims

· To promote strong, positive relationships

· To ensure that everyone feels and is safe

· To create an environment that is safe, calm, purposeful where children can learn with confidence

· To build a culture of exceptionally good behaviour

· To provide a clear guide for children, staff and parents of expected levels of behaviour

· To ensure that all children are treated fairly and shown respect

· To help children take control of their behaviour and be responsible for the consequences of it, developing autonomy

Trauma Informed Behaviour Policy 2026