BEHAVIOUR POLICY

At Brunel Primary School the highest standards of behaviour are expected both in and out of school. Children are expected to be polite at all times and to show consideration for other people's feelings, needs and property. Good behaviour is reinforced through a positive behaviour code. When bad behaviour does occur it is dealt with promptly and firmly.

A child's behaviour becomes unacceptable when it disrupts the well-being, education or safety of other children. If a child has persistent or serious social difficulties, parents will be contacted in an attempt to resolve these problems. If a child exhibits persistently unacceptable behaviour at dinner time, parents will be asked to make alternative arrangements so their child spends this time off the school premises.

Bullying of any sort will not be tolerated. No school can claim with absolute confidence that bullying does not exist, but we do strive to keep incidents to an absolute minimum and deal quickly with any problems that arise. All staff have a shared responsibility for the pastoral care of all the children who are encouraged to tell any member of staff if they are experiencing bullying or know of children who are being bullied.

If you think your child is being bullied or you have particular concerns about behaviour, please contact the school as soon as possible. Your child's class teacher and all other members of staff will wish to help. The problem will be investigated, appropriate action taken and your child reassured of others' concern and help. A copy of the school’s Behaviour Policy is available in reception for parents to read or borrow. A summary sheet of our policy is available through the office or class teachers. In accordance with legislation, parents are invited to enter a Home School Agreement, which details the responsibilities and expectations of pupils, parents and school. It forms one part of our intention to have strong links with parents.

Pastoral Care: The immediate welfare of children is the responsibility of their class teachers. Parents with concerns or information pertinent to their child's behaviour or progress should, in the first instance, contact their class teacher. If you wish to speak to a teacher, other than briefly, please make an appointment to see them when they are not teaching, either before or after school. The Head or Deputy Head Teacher can be consulted at any mutually convenient time.

If there are any changes in family circumstances which may affect your child in school please inform us as soon as possible. Any information you give us, or discussion you have with us, will be held in strict confidence and only divulged to staff on a "need to know" basis and with your agreement.

Children are encouraged to discuss any worries or concerns they may have with their class teacher, but may approach any member of staff they feel comfortable talking to. Parents can help by encouraging children to talk to their teachers.

THE GOVERNORS' POLICY ON CHARGING

In response to the Government Circular 2/89 and the County policy statement the following is the governors policy with regard to charging and remissions for activities organised by the school.

Optional trips or visits wholly or mainly outside school hours will be charged at cost.

For visits taking place wholly or mainly during school hours parents will be asked to fund these visits through voluntary contributions.

Residential trips wholly or mainly during school time: the cost of the trip will be in two parts, the board and lodgings element (which will be charged at cost) and the voluntary contribution element.

Parents unable to pay voluntary contributions may apply to the governors through the Head Teacher for assistance.
If any venture or visit proves to be financially unviable through lack of voluntary contributions the trip will be cancelled.

All voluntary contributions and charges must be paid in advance of an activity taking place.

The school may invite voluntary contributions towards the cost of materials and ingredients where parents have expressed the wish in advance to have the finished product.

The school may make charges for breakage or damage to property where it is felt that the child concerned was acting deliberately or negligently.

LIST OF AVAILABLE POLICIES

All the following policies are available from school reception.

1. Admissions Policy
2. Arranging Education Visits at Brunel
3. Art Policy
4. Asthma – Support of children in school
5. Behaviour Policy
6. Classroom Resources Purchasing Policy
7. Complaints Procedure
8. Curriculum Bids Policy
9. Design and Technology Policy
10. Drugs Education Policy and Procedure for the
Management of Drug Related incidents
11. Equal Opportunities Policy
12. Foundation Stage Policy
13. Geography Policy
14. Handwriting and Presentation Policy
15. History Policy
16. ICT Policy
17. Leave of Absence Policy
18. Literacy Policy
19. Maths Policy
20. Multi-Cultural Education Policy
21. Music Policy
22. P.E. Policy
23. Personal and Social Education Policy
24. Post-Threshold Pay Policy
25. Race Equality Policy
26. Religious Education Policy
27. Science Policy
28. Sex Education Policy
29. Special Educational Needs Policy
30. Teaching and Learning Policy
31. Whole School Attendance Policy