At Britannia, we believe that positive behaviour is the foundation for learning, wellbeing and life beyond school. Our Behaviour Policy is underpinned by a Therapeutic Thinking approach, which recognises that behaviour is a form of communication and that children do their best when they feel safe, understood and supported. We focus on building strong relationships, teaching emotional regulation and maintaining clear, high expectations, so that all pupils can develop the skills they need to make positive choices. Guided by our Four Rs – being Respectful, Responsible, Resilient and Reflective – we work consistently and compassionately with pupils and families to create a calm, inclusive and nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.

Our Valued Behaviours – The Four Rs

Our behaviour expectations are built around our Four Rs. These valued behaviours help children understand how to treat others, make positive choices and take responsibility for their actions. The Four Rs are taught, modelled and celebrated every day and provide a shared language that supports emotional development, positive relationships and learning.

To make sure the Four Rs are meaningful for all children, we use age‑appropriate visual posters across the school. These reflect the same core values but are carefully worded so that expectations are clear and accessible at each stage of a child’s development.

  

     

 

Rewards and Consequences – Our Therapeutic Thinking Approach

At Britannia, our approach to behaviour is guided by Therapeutic Thinking, which recognises that behaviour is a form of communication. We focus on understanding, teaching and supporting children to make positive choices, while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.

Rewards and Recognition

• Immediate praise and encouragement for showing the Four Rs
• Stickers, certificates and stamps to celebrate valued behaviours
• Responsibility Points
• Spotlight Pupil awards to recognise positive role models
• Positive behaviours shared with parents and carers, including phone calls home
• Recognition is specific, genuine and supportive, helping children feel valued and confident

Managing Detrimental Behaviour

• Calm reminders and clear warnings to support reflection and self‑regulation
• Logical, proportionate consequences that are linked to the behaviour
• Therapeutic and restorative conversations to help children understand what went wrong and how to put things right
• Consideration of underlying needs or unmet skills, alongside maintaining high expectations
• Behaviour is logged if concerns persist, with parents involved early
• Additional tailored support (such as achievement cards or the graduated approach) where needed
• Serious or unsafe behaviour is managed promptly by senior staff to keep everyone safe

Our aim is always to help children feel safe, understood and supported, so they can learn from their behaviour, build positive relationships and develop the skills they need for life.

Policies

Our Behaviour Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy can be found on our Policies website page, by clicking the link below.

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