At Roding we expect the highest standards of courtesy and behaviour and all members of the school community are expected to treat one another with respect.

The use of Golden Rules is central to our ethos and these are displayed throughout the school.

The school ethos is one of reinforcing good behaviour through praise and rewards appropriate to each age group. These are an important aspect of our school life and are awarded during assemblies so that recognition of achievement is made public.

When pupils reach years 5 and 6, they take on more responsibility through helping as monitors in the dining room and playground at lunchtimes. A citizenship award scheme encourages their efforts.

From year 2, pupils may be elected as members of the School Council by their class. The council meets to discuss any issues of general concern to pupils or staff and to seek ways that the pupils can help resolve the problems themselves. Involving the children in such matters helps them to make a positive contribution to school life and to prepare for citizenship.

Helping our children to learn standards of good behaviour can only be achieved through a partnership between the school and home. When a pupil's behaviour is giving cause for concern, parents will be involved as early as possible to help address the issue. We also ask that, in the event of a disagreement between their child and another pupil, no parent/carer approaches the other pupil, either on or off the premises, as this can create further difficulties. The school has its own procedures for dealing with such disagreements.

Bullying

Bullying will not be tolerated at Roding. We have a policy which sets out very clearly the definition of bullying and measures we use to prevent and deal with it.

Exclusion policy

All schools may, in certain serious circumstances, exclude children from school for fixed periods or permanently. We always try to avoid this and, we are happy to say that, at Roding, such exclusions are rare. Where they are imposed, exclusions are always in line with the Redbridge guidelines.

The decision to exclude a child is always at the discretion of the Headteacher and parents are informed immediately. Behaviour resulting in fixed term exclusions being given has, in the past, included racism, fighting, bullying and insolence towards a member of staff.

As another sanction when children persistently misbehave in the playground, we may also refuse permission for them to remain on the premises at lunchtime until we are satisfied that their behaviour has improved.