OUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT MEREWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR

We all share the responsibility to promote and protect the following rights of all individuals in school:-

· To be treated with respect and feel safe and secure within the school

· To be listened to and supported

· To treat others as we would expect to be treated ourselves

· To be treated politely

· To achieve success academically, personally and socially

· To feel a valued and important member of the school community

· To work in a pleasant and stimulating environment

We must all take seriously the rights and responsibilities of ourselves and others.

Therefore we will:-

Praise each other when it is deserved

Show consideration and understanding

Remember that bullying or hitting out are never acceptable - these are not ways to solve problems

No name calling or use racist or sexist language

Welcome people

Take issues which are reported seriously

Give time

Make sure action is taken

Be friendly and courteous

Treat people equally

Move around safely and sensibly, without pushing or disturbing others

Say please, thank - you and sorry

Ask rather than demand

Not shout or interrupt

Help and open doors for others

Value and encourage each other

Celebrate everyone's success

Produce work we can be proud of and not stop others from working successfully

Maintain a good working environment

Set and complete appropriate activities

Be trusted and be given responsibility

Represent our school and look out for one another

Behave in a responsible manner

Before leaving the classroom or premises consult an adult

Avoid letting ourselves or others down

Face up to mistakes

Congratulate each other

Delight in and be proud of the high quality environment we all contribute to.

Not to take or damage the school's or other people's property

Notes for the Introduction

Written for all children, staff, teachers and associate staff and all those who visit the school

Three way partnership children - parents - teachers

Expectation of good behaviour - reinforce the positive .

Important to give reasons, for it is in this way that we can begin to understand why decisions are made and action is taken

Fairness and consistent responses - verses - everyone's an individual - a difficult balance.

Treated equally according to needs

Allow each other an equal opportunity to succeed

We are involved in developing self discipline and a clear sense of purpose and of what is expected.

Positive relationships are the basis of all that goes on in school.

School built on mutually respectful relationships.

Where appropriate we consider pupils views of an effective organisation.