Great Abington Primary School uses a therapeutic approach to behaviour which assists the school in fulfilling its Values, Personal Qualities and Vision by: 

• Teaching pupils to understand that their behaviour has an impact on themselves and others  
• Helping pupils achieve self-discipline, tolerance and respect for others  
• Providing an environment where all pupils feel safe and happy  
• Being consistent with values, actions, language and responses

We believe that positive behaviour and self-discipline are based on mutual knowledge and respect. Positive praise should have a place in achieving positive behaviour choices, but it must be recognised that consequences will result when pupils do not accept and follow the behaviour expectations and rules of the school. 

Acceptable standards of behaviour require us all to model by good example. High standards of politeness are expected. Respect is given and expected in return from the school community. We believe respect is fundamental to all positive relationships and is taught by modelling. 

Central to our approach is the expectation that parents/carers, pupils and staff are all involved in a home/school partnership.

Below our Policies set out in greater detail how behaviour is managed in practice.