Behaviour
The Headteacher and staff work closely to help guide and develop Goodrich pupils as they grow and learn. We will continue our strong emphasis on quality pastoral support through the use of clear rewards, sanctions and boundaries. We manage behaviour and emotional support through Sunshine Corner (our Pupil Development Centre) and staff training. In the classroom our teachers, Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants work alongside Learning mentors from Sunshine Corner to ensure that behaviour does not become a barrier to learning.
Goodrich staff and Governors strive to be fair. We work collaboratively and constructively with the children to ensure they understand the expectations we have for them in terms of their behaviour and conduct in school.
This is based on a commitment to spend time ensuring the children are given clear boundaries, encouraged to reflect on and learn about how their behaviour affects others and to support them in developing empathy with those around them. We create an atmosphere of calm purposefulness in which the development of respectful relationships is a priority.
We will communicate clearly and honestly with parents and carers about important issues or the behaviour of the children. We will always strive to work in partnership in support of each Goodrich child.