Governors are proud to serve as ambassadors of the school and take seriously the responsibilities delegated to them.

One of the responsibilities is to identify a statement of the principles underpinning the school behaviour policy which  the school must  base its policy upon.   

The following key principles state that:

• Every pupil understands they have the right to feel safe, valued and respected, and learn free from the disruption of others.

• All pupils, staff and visitors are free from any form of discrimination.
• Staff and volunteers set an excellent example to pupils at all times.
• Rewards, sanctions and reasonable force are used consistently by staff, in line with the behaviour policy.
• The behaviour policy is understood by pupils and staff and made available to parents.
• The exclusions policy explains that exclusions will only be used as a last resort, and outlines the processes involved in permanent and fixed term exclusions.
• Pupils are helped to take responsibility for their actions.
• Families are involved in behaviour incidents to foster good relationships between the school and pupils’ home life.

The governing board also emphasises that violence or threatening behaviour will not be tolerated in any circumstances.

This written statement of behaviour principles is reviewed and approved by the Governing Body of Southmead School on an annual basis in line with other key statements and policies.