Behaviour
Wheatfield Primary School is a positive and supportive school. Our behaviour policy is inspired by the principles of Therapeutic Thinking and Restorative Practice; this is reflected in our positive approaches to behaviour. This approach was implemented in September 2022 and staff and children will continue being trained in all apects of this approach.
Our school values are:
- Are you being the best you can be?
- Are you making the right choices?
- Are you being kind?
These value questions lead our children’s thinking and behaviour.
We firmly believe:
“You can’t teach children to behave better by making them feel worse. When children feel better, they behave better.” (Pam Leo)
What is Therapeutic Thinking?
Therapeutic Thinking is an approach to behaviour that prioritises the pro-social experiences and feelings of everyone within the dynamic. It focuses on how all children and young people are to be supported, particularly in terms of their emotional wellbeing and mental health; it also helps to develop an understanding of how to respond to those who may be communicating their emotions through difficult or dangerous behaviours. The Therapeutic Thinking approach is characterised by an inclusive culture, based on training and information that is underpinned by best practice, policy and plans.
What is Restorative Practice?
Restorative Practice is a strategy that encourages pupils to take responsibility for their actions, and repair any harm that they have caused. Rather than simply punishing an ‘offender’, it aims to make them take responsibility for their actions, be aware of the consequences they have caused, and feel remorseful. This strategy encourages positive relationships within the school community, empowering pupils and building their emotional literacy.
We want to promote prosocial feelings in staff, children and parents.
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Prosocial Feelings |
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Liked |
Loved |
Respected |
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Involved |
Included |
Comfortable |
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Motivated |
Safe |
Encouraged |
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Able |
Brave |
Curious |
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Capable |
Valued |
Secure |
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Relaxed |
Hopeful |
Optimistic |
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Calm |
Trusting |
Determined |
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Tolerant |
Needed |
Kind |
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Inquisitive |
Happy |
Absorbed |
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Playful |
Proud |
Enthusiastic |
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Supported |
Wanted |
Understood |
We want to protect staff, children and parents from antisocial feelings.
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Antisocial Feelings |
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Angry |
Sad |
Alone |
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Worried |
Lonely |
Misunderstood |
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Cautious |
Anxious |
Embattled |
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Shamed |
Blamed |
Criticised |
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Hopeless |
Scared |
Withdrawn |
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Depressed |
Fearful |
Panicked |
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Naughty |
Hurt |
Ashamed |
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Reluctant |
Judged |
Powerless |
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Hopeless |
Useless |
Humiliated |
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Defiant |
Tearful |
Aggressive |
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Excluded |
Unsure |
Frustrated |
