• Pupil opinions are sought and valued at every opportunity. This includes:

• Being part of the School Council, 2 representatives per class

• Voting for School Council members in each class (Yr 1 – Yr 6).

• Everyday choices including those related to behaviour, learning and play activities

• Education Health and Care Plans – a pupil-centred approach including Pupil Voice presentations

• Annual Pupil Questionnaires.

• Half termly Creative Curriculum Questionnaires.

The importance of rules in keeping everyone safe is promoted throughout the school day. This is achieved through:

• A strong emphasis on turn-taking and developing this skill in all lessons

• Behaviour Support Plans for pupils requiring an extra level of support

• Explanations of rules through the PSHE curriculum and everyday approaches

• Visits from members of Local public services (e.g. Police, Fire) are used to aid pupil understanding of the law and rules in the community

• Governor is a member of the Police service and visits school regularly.

• Behaviour Policy compiled in conjunction with staff, parents and children.

• School rules displayed in each classroom and in corridor areas.

• Class Charters in individual classrooms.

• The strong school ethos of acceptance and valuing the smallest achievements of each person assists pupils in learning about giving and receiving mutual respect through

• Personalised provision for the different Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

• The use of visual timetables to support the communication of all pupils as they interact with one another

• Well Done postcards where children’s achievements at home are celebrated in school

• Children working alongside children from the co-located Newlands school (celebrate and sing assemblies and Friendship week activities).

• Working in KAGAN groups.

• Peer-to-peer work (marking 2 stars and a wish).

• Graduate Awards given in Graduates Assembly.

• Pupils are encouraged to be independent learners in all aspects of their development. This is achieved through a calm and supportive environment where a personalised approach results in pupils who are high in self-esteem. This includes

• A calm, challenging and supportive setting where pupils are taught to be as independent as possible

• Regular opportunities to make choices relating to activities and behaviour

• E Safety awareness sessions ensuring that children understand how to keep themselves as safe as possible when using technology

• A wide variety of Lunchtime Clubs for pupils to choose from and attend, with appropriate levels of support provided by staff

• A wide variety of After School provision for pupils to choose from and attend, with appropriate levels of support provided by staff

• Behaviour Support Plans to enable pupils to make ‘good’ choices when they feel angry, confused or upset

• Celebrate achievements outside of school.

• Older children taking part in responsibilities around school (School Council, Buddies, Sports Council, Reading Buddies).