Behaviour

Good behaviour in school is central to providing students with a good education. We therefore place a very high priority on creating a culture of excellent behaviour with high expectations that reflect the values of the school. We want every student to be able to learn in a calm, orderly, safe and supportive environment, free from disruption.

Students are explicitly taught what good behaviour looks like and this is positively reinforced through appropriate rewards, recognition and providing students with meaningful responsibilities. Where negative behaviour does occur it is firmly challenged with proportionate sanctions and an encouragement to learn and do better.

Underpinning the school’s approach to ensuring high standards of behaviour are the positive, respectful relationships that exist between staff and students, and amongst the students themselves. These relationships form the basis of the strong sense of community and belonging that is felt by all those that are part of the school.

At Holyrood Academy we believe that:

• The quality of learning, teaching and behaviour are inseparable, and the responsibility of all staff.

• All students deserve firm clear boundaries, high expectations and to be treated with compassion.

• Parents and carers, students and teachers will work together in a culture of mutual respect, which nurtures excellent relationships between staff and students.

• Consistency of approach and a collective responsibility for managing behaviour will lead to high standards.