Behaviour, Attendance & Welfare
Behaviour and Attitudes to Learning
At Beverley Grammar School we believe that good behaviour is essential in order for students to make excellent progress in their learning and that all students should be able to learn in an environment free from disruption. Our approach is based on the belief that student wellbeing and safety are a fundamental responsibility of all stakeholders:
- All students, parents/carers and staff should have high expectations of behaviour at all times
- All students, parents/carers and staff are responsible for developing positive learning behaviours in all students
- A culture of mutual respect between all stakeholders in school must be achieved
- Effective communication between staff, students and parents/carers is fundamental in ensuring that a positive culture of excellent behaviour is maintained at all times
High quality teaching and learning promotes good behaviour, and consistent application of lesson routines and behavioural systems is key to establishing an environment where behaviour is good. Excellent behaviour is recognised and rewarded. Poor behaviour is tackled and addressed.
Restorative Approaches
Beverley Grammar School is a restorative and relational driven school. Restorative approaches enable those who have been affected to convey the impact of the harm to those responsible, and for those responsible to acknowledge this impact and take steps to put it right.
Restorative Practice rests in the belief that people will make positive changes when those in positions of authority do things WITH them rather than TO them or FOR them. Building positive relationships is key to this being successful. Restorative approaches can change the emotional atmosphere in a school and lead to more positive relationships between students and between students and staff. We expect issues to be dealt with restoratively when appropriate.
Full details of Behaviour Expectations, Rewards, and Consequences can be found in our Behaviour for Excellence Policy.