At Sunnyside Primary Academy, we believe that all children deserve to learn in a calm, safe, and supportive environment. Our Behaviour Policy helps us to promote kindness, responsibility, and respect while maintaining high expectations across the school. 

Our Approach 

• We teach and model positive behaviour. 

• Pupils are supported to take responsibility for their actions. 

• Behaviour expectations are consistent and fair for all. 

• We use a restorative approach to build relationships and prevent reoccurrence of negative behaviour. 

What We Expect 

All pupils are expected to: 

• Show respect to staff and each other. 

• Be ready to learn and behave responsibly. 

• Move calmly around school and take care of property. 

• Wear correct uniform and follow school routines. 

• Accept consequences for misbehaviour. 

Encouraging Positive Behaviour 

We use a 3-step reward system based on daily behaviour: 

• Green – Expected good behaviour. 

• Bronze, Silver, Gold – For behaviour that goes above and beyond, such as kindness, leadership, and excellent effort. 

Rewards include: 

• Verbal praise and ClassCharts points 

• Certificates and celebration in assembly 

• Praise postcards and phone calls home 

• Roles of responsibility (e.g. School Council) 

Termly Behaviour Rewards 

Children who collect enough positive points over the term will be invited to take part in a special behaviour reward event, which recognises and celebrates consistently excellent behaviour. 

Responding to Misbehaviour 

We use a 4-step system to address poor behaviour: 

1. Reminder – A chance to correct behaviour. 

2. Blue – Behaviour logged; opportunity to improve. 

3. Yellow – Reflection time in another class; parent informed. 

4. Red – Serious or repeated behaviour; Senior Leader involvement. 

Sanctions may include: loss of privileges, removal from class and in serious cases, suspensions. 

Bullying 

We do not tolerate bullying of any kind (physical, emotional, verbal, online, etc.). Our Anti-Bullying Policy outlines how we prevent and respond to incidents. All concerns are taken seriously.