Pollington-Balne C of E Primary School is a warm and welcoming school where pupils and adults feel safe and enjoy being part of a learning community together. Our behaviour policy reflects that it is our expectation that everyone in our school community will be kind and behave respectfully towards each other and will work together to succeed in our joint learning journey towards excellence. Our Christian ethos and vision statement are central to all that we do and have been used as the basis for this policy. Living by our Christian Values Generosity, Compassion, Courage, Forgiveness, Friendship, Respect, Thankfulness, Trust, Perseverance, Justice, Service, Truthfulness We focus on giving pupils the skills they need to be lifelong, independent learners through an engaging creative curriculum that values excellence in all subjects.

Living by our Christian Values Generosity, Compassion, Courage, Forgiveness, Friendship, Respect, Thankfulness, Trust, Perseverance, Justice, Service, Truthfulness

Pupil Code of Conduct

Pupils are expected to:

• Behave in a way which meets the school values 
• Show respect to members of staff and each other
• In class, make it possible for all pupils to learn
• Move quietly around the school
• Treat the school buildings and school property with respect
• Wear the correct uniform at all times
• Accept sanctions when given

Parent Code of Conduct

Parents and Visitors are expected to:

• Keep calm
• Show respect to members of staff and each other
• Discuss the facts with a member of staff
• Have an open mind
• Give a member of staff time to investigate
• Discuss with the member of staff the findings
• Re-inforce with their children the school behaviour policy
• Treat the school buildings and school property with respect

Visitor Code of Conduct

Visitors are expected to:

• Keep calm
• Show respect to members of staff and each other
• Move quietly round the school 
• Report concerns to a member of staff
• Treat the school buildings and school property with respect

Bullying

Bullying is defined as the repetitive, intentional harming of one person or group by another person or group, where one person is more powerful than the other.

Bullying is, therefore:

• Deliberately hurtful
• Repeated, often over a period of time
• Difficult to defend against

It does not include pupils falling out with each other, and whilst this can be hurtful, this is a normal part of growing up. The school will provide support to pupils who would like to make friends again if they do not feel able to do this themselves.

If you would like to report a bullying incident, please do this via the school office.