Behaviour

Our Policy

At Heathcote School, we expect high standards of positive behaviour, both in school and out in the community. We believe that good behaviour underpins success and pupils can only reach their potential if their standard of behaviour is consistently high, and if learning is not disrupted by the negative behaviour of others.

With this in mind, our rewards serve to recognise and positively reinforce your child’s good behaviour and the sanctions serve as a consequence if our expectations are not met. As members of the Heathcote community, we believe that your child should understand that there are always consequences associated with good and bad behaviour.

We do not allow disruption to learning and do operate a lesson removal system where pupils are placed in an IEU for pupils that disrupt lessons on more than 2 occasions.

Please make sure you read our Behaviour Policy below.

Our Aims

To create a culture of exceptionally good behaviour; for learning, for community and for life.
To help learners take control over their behaviour and be responsible for the consequences of it and celebrate those who do.
To ensure that excellent behaviour is a minimum expectation for all.
To ensure that all stakeholders are treated daily, shown respect and to promote good relationships.
To build a community that values kindness, respect and empathy for others.
To enable all pupils including those with SEN and disabilities to thrive in an inclusive ethos and firm and fair approach.

Banned & Prohibited Items

To help us ensure a positive learning environment where your child and all other pupils’ primary focus is on their learning, there are a number of items that we do not permit pupils to bring into school for Health and Safety reasons and/ or because valuable teaching time can be lost when items are misplaced.

We request that parents/carers ensure that the following items are NOT brought into school under any circumstances. We therefore do not accept responsibility for any missing or stolen items that are listed below. Confiscated food and drink will be disposed of. The list is not exhaustive and may be subject to change by the Senior Leadership Team at any time. We operate searching, screening and the use of metal detector wands when required following government guidance.

Pupils will be sanctioned for bringing these items into school and likely to have them confiscated at the very least.

Banned items:

Mobile phones, AIrpods.
Music devices and earphones

Large amounts of money (no more than £10)
Expensive ICT devices
Electronic equipment including portable game consoles
Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, vapes, lighter, matches and other smoking paraphernalia.
Alcohol
Drugs, banned substances or drug paraphernalia
Fireworks
Stink bombs / water bombs / balloons, aerosol cans / gas canisters.
Lasers of any description
Energy drinks / fizzy drinks
Knives, screwdrivers, tools or items that may cause harm
Metal tooth / pin tail comb
Hoodies / caps / hats / bandanas
Jewellery (except small studs)
Sweets/ chocolate/ chewing gum
Make up / mirrors
Compass (will be given by teachers in lesson)

In addition, pupils are NOT ALLOWED to at any time:

Wear excessive jewellery or body piercing
Buy or sell any items to other pupils
Lend or borrow money
Wear fake nails, eye lashes or nail polish

Ready, Respectful, Responsible

At Heathcote School our behaviour expectations are underpinned by our belief that our pupils should always be READY, RESPECTFUL and RESPONSIBLE.

Below you can see how pupils are specifically expected to ensure they meet the three Rs.

Our Warning System

Our Restoration System

Our Sanction System

Our Home School Agreement

In order to ensure all members of our community work together to ensure the best for our pupils, the school, pupil and parent/carer are required to agree to our home-school agreement.

Home School Agreement 2023-2024

As a pupil, I commit to being:

Ready by:

Having excellent attendance to school and lessons.
Being on time to every lesson.
Wearing the correct uniform at all times.
Having the correct equipment.
Sitting in my allocated seat.
Having no banned items on display.

Respectful by:

Using good manners towards all members of our community.
Following all instructions without question or delay.
Not disrupting the learning of others.
Keeping my hands, feet and objects to myself.
Treating the school site and resources with respect.

Responsible by:

Acting and speaking positively around school, in the community and online.
Acting safely around school in the community and online.
Keeping our community tidy.
Engaging in my learning
Completing my homework.

As a family/parent/carer, we commit to:

Caring passionately about my child’s well-being
Encourage my child to always do their best
Work with, not against, all school staff.
Speak politely and respectfully to staff at all times
Respect the differences of all members of our community
Ensure my child attends school every day and on time
Ensure that family holidays are taken in the holidays
Ensure my child wears the correct school uniform at all times and follows the earring and nail rules.
Make sure my child has all the correct learning equipment required for every lesson.
Support the school’s behaviour expectations and support my child in meeting these expectations, including completing sanctions when required.
Take an interest in my child’s school work and provide a suitable environment for my child to work at home
Ensure my child completes their home learning on time and to the highest standard
Attend parents’ evenings and any other parent meetings to discuss my child’s progress
Read all correspondence from the school and respond appropriately
Encourage my child to take part in intervention and clubs offered by the school

As a school, we commit to:

Care passionately about the well-being of pupils
Value and respect each pupil as an individual
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for pupils to enjoy learning and reach their full potential
Ensure all pupils have access to the best learning experience through a varied curriculum and individual support
Provide a broad and balanced curriculum
Make sure all lessons are consistent with Heathcote non-negotiables
Narrow the gaps where pupils or groups are falling behind
Give feedback on learning
Stretch and challenge all pupils
Provide regular reports of pupil progress to parents and carers
Contact home to share praise and reward pupil success
Contact home if there are concerns about a pupil’s behaviour, effort or attendance
Provide opportunities for parents/carers to discuss their child’s progress
Always strive for the best
Respect the differences of all members of our community
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