Behaviour and Rewards

Respect • Aspire • Succeed

At Byron Primary School, our values of Respect, Aspire and Succeed are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that positive behaviour creates a safe, happy and supportive environment where every child can thrive.

We have high expectations for all pupils and work together to create a culture where children feel valued, respected and encouraged to achieve their very best. Through positive relationships, clear expectations and meaningful rewards, we help our pupils develop the confidence, resilience and responsibility they need both in school and beyond.

We want every child at Byron to:

Show respect towards themselves, others and the world around them.
Treat everyone with kindness, fairness and consideration.
Feel safe, happy and valued.
Be polite, thoughtful and well-mannered.
Take pride in their learning and achievements.
Resolve disagreements calmly and respectfully.
Be responsible for their actions and choices.
Celebrate and respect diversity within our school community.
Care for school property and the environment.
Work hard, persevere and always try their best.
Contribute positively to school life.
Be proud to be part of the Byron family.

NSAT-Exclusions-and-Suspensions-2025.

Supporting-Pupils-With-Medical-Conditions-Policy-1-2.pdf

Our School Rules

Across the school, we encourage all children to:

Be honest and polite.
Look after property.
Listen to and respect each other.
Follow instructions first time.
Keep hands, feet and objects to themselves.

These simple rules help us create a calm, safe and purposeful environment where everyone can learn and succeed.

Celebrating Success

We believe that recognising and celebrating positive behaviour helps children develop confidence, motivation and a sense of achievement.

Children are regularly recognised for demonstrating our values of Respect, Aspire and Succeed through:

Positive praise and encouragement.
Stickers and classroom rewards.
House points.
Celebration assemblies.
Weekly recognition of achievements.
Special awards and certificates.
End-of-term and end-of-year reward events.

All children belong to one of our school houses and earn house points for demonstrating positive attitudes, excellent learning behaviours, effort, achievement and living our school values.

House points are celebrated throughout the year, and winning houses are recognised through our celebration assemblies and whole-school events.

Celebration Assemblies

Our weekly celebration assemblies are an important part of our Personal Development curriculum and reinforce our values of Respect, Aspire and Succeed.

Throughout the week, pupils explore a key personal development theme through assemblies, PSHE lessons and classroom discussions. Themes may include respect, resilience, responsibility, kindness, safety, wellbeing, equality and positive relationships. Children are encouraged to reflect on these themes and consider how they can apply them in their everyday lives.

In our Friday Celebration Assembly, we recognise and celebrate pupils who have demonstrated these values and characteristics during the week. We celebrate:

Excellent behaviour
Positive attitudes to learning
Resilience and perseverance
Kindness and respect towards others
Outstanding effort and achievement
Attendance and punctuality
Contributions to the wider life of the school

This consistent approach helps pupils understand that our values are not simply words, but behaviours and attitudes that should be demonstrated every day. By linking assemblies, PSHE and classroom learning, children develop a deeper understanding of how the values of Respect, Aspire and Succeed influence their actions, relationships and decisions.

Supporting Positive Behaviour

At Byron, we recognise that every child is different. While most pupils respond positively to universal expectations and rewards, some children may need additional guidance and support.

Our pastoral team works closely with pupils, families and external agencies to ensure that children receive the support they need to be successful in school.

Support may include:

Individual mentoring.
Small group support.
Emotional wellbeing interventions.
Social skills development.
Restorative conversations.
Family support and liaison.

We believe in helping children learn from mistakes, repair relationships and develop the strategies they need to make positive choices in the future.

Pastoral Support

Miss Rukhsana Hussain, Senior Learning Mentor, plays a key role in promoting positive behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion across the school.

She works closely with pupils, staff, families and external agencies to provide support where needed and has developed strong relationships across our school community. Her work helps ensure that children feel safe, understood and supported, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

Living Our Values

Positive behaviour is not simply about following rules. At Byron, it is about developing character, responsibility and respect for others.By living our values of Respect, Aspire and Succeed, our pupils learn how to make positive choices, build strong relationships and become confident, responsible young people who are ready for the next stage of their education and life beyond Byron

Byron-Primary-School-Behaviour-and-Relationships-Policy-2026-1-1.pdf