At Heatherside we believe in a positive approach to behaviour management. We use encouragement and reward for good behaviour and a clear, consistent and shared approach for addressing unacceptable behaviour.  We believe in a ‘Rights Respecting’ approach, where British Values and the UN Conventions on the Rights of the Child help us to understand our responsibilities as well as our rights.  We have recently reviewed our Values with the children and are in the process of updating our Behaviour Policy for Autumn 2025.  This will include our use of the Zones of Regulation, which helps children to recognise and manage feelings and emotions so that all members of our school community are able to achieve their very best. 

The children are actively involved in reviewing our anti-bullying policy annually. Through respect for the wellbeing of others we aim to provide a safe, secure and peaceful community in which pupils and staff can work and grow.

At Heatherside Junior School good behaviour is fostered through:

• a clear set of simple expectations, the reasons for which are shared with the children;
• a consistent approach to behaviour management, supported by a clearly defined set of procedures for rewarding good behaviour and sanctioning unacceptable behaviour;
• Rights, Respect and Responsibility work through PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) and curriculum activities which encourage children to accept responsibility for their own actions;
• pupil led meetings aimed at giving children responsibility and developing a sense of community;
• the courteous and respectful behaviour of adult role models.

We expect a high standard of behaviour from our children and regular contact with parents will be sought if unacceptable classroom or playtime behaviour persists.  We believe that working in partnership with families is best way forward with a joint approach being most effective for children.

Reward Systems

An essential part of our school ethos is celebrating success, recognising effort and encouraging children to contribute positively in all aspects of Heatherside life.  We have a whole range of reward systems, from individual Star of the Week certificates to collective House Points.  We share achievements through our assemblies, newsletters and displays of work; all of which help the children to feel valued.