Behaviour & Safety
At St. Peter’s C.E. Primary School, we value everyone as an individual, capable of growth, change and development. Relationships are underpinned by the principles of justice, equality, mutual respect, fairness and consistency.
We have been so impressed with the school, our interactions with the staff and the atmosphere - a safe happy environment, where the kids seem to thrive.
Parent Comment
Our school policies on Behaviour and Safety are written in line with the following principles that the Governors of St Peter's CE Primary School expect to be followed. These are are:
- all pupils, staff and visitors have the right to feel happy, safe, valued and respected at all times, and able to learn free from the disruption of others;
- as an inclusive school, all members of the community should be free from any form of discrimination;
- the school rules should be built around our school values, displayed around the school, consistently modelled and applied by all staff and volunteers at all times;
- rewards, sanctions and the use of reasonable forces must also be known, understood and used consistently by all staff at all times;
- pupils must be guided to take responsibility for their actions;
- suspension and exclusions, particularly those that are permanent, must be used appropriately and in line with the DfE Guidance for maintained schools, academies, and pupil referral units in England; and
- pupils and parents are expected to be actively involved in addressing behaviour incidents in order to maintain an orderly climate for learning and foster good relationships between home and school.
The governing body also wish to emphasise that violence, threatening behaviour or abuse by pupils or parents will not be tolerated in any circumstances. It is also recognised that the use of rewards and sanctions must have regard to the individual situation and the individual pupil and staff are expected to use their professional discretion in their use. Sanctions should however be applied fairly, consistently, proportionally and reasonably, taking into account SEND, disability and the needs of vulnerable children, and offering support as necessary
Behaviour Curriculum
For effective learning to take place, children are encouraged to make good choices and will be taught the difference between right and wrong. St. Peter’s Golden Key is built upon six key Christian values: Respect, Thankfulness, Trust, Forgiveness, Love and Hope. These values are explored with the children in worship, link to our RHSE curriculum in class and applied to every day school life. We encourage the children to reflect upon the Golden Key when making choices about their behaviour. As a Church of England School, and in accordance with our Christian Ethos, we are all encouraged to learn from our mistakes.
Digital Safety
Digital technologies have become integral to the lives of children and young people in today’s society, both within schools and in their lives outside of school. Critical thinking skills are crucial for children to develop during this digital age. The internet, and other digital information and communications technologies, are powerful tools, which open up new opportunities for everyone. These technologies can stimulate discussion, promote creativity and stimulate awareness of context to promote effective learning. They also bring opportunities for staff to be more creative and productive in their work. All users should have an entitlement to safe access to the internet and digital technologies at all times. Developing critical thinking skills is crucial for children during this digital age.
Whilst general guidelines to follow in order to keep children safe online have been around for some time, without regular review they can quickly become outdated. For example, advice such as ‘monitor your child's email’. Most children do not communicate primarily through email anymore, or even through text message. Social media networks and smartphone apps are more popular for chatting and sharing multimedia online. Chances are your child is fully aware of apps like WhatsApp and Snapchat, or social networks like Instagram and TikTok. The majority of these apps and social networks are not appropriate for primary school age children. The NSPCC offers a fantastic searchable guide to social networks, games and apps. net-aware.org.uk
Digital Safety is not purely a technological issue. The responsibility for digital safety is shared amongst all users. Our school policy recognises the key part that schools have to play in firmly embedding this within all safeguarding policies and practices.
The following are some useful sites to help parents and carers understand and support children with digital safety. They can help adults to understand the risks posed to children online and what steps can be taken in an attempt to protect them. There is also advice available regarding what to do and where to go if parents and carers are concerned:
saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers
childnet.com/help-and-advice/parents-and-carers
There are many other sources of information on-line to help and guide both adults and children. However, if you need help, advice or a means to report a serious on-line incident then (for example sexual abuse or the inappropriate communication) visit:
You are of course welcome to discuss any issues or concerns that you may have regarding behaviour and safety in any context with your child’s class teacher or another member of staff. Please contact the School Office to make an appointment.