Intent

At Larwood School, we believe that behaviour is a curriculum that must be explicitly taught, practised and reinforced, just like any academic subject.

Many of our pupils arrive with gaps in their social, emotional and behavioural skills due to previous experiences in education. Our Behaviour Curriculum is designed to help pupils develop the knowledge, skills and strategies needed to regulate their emotions, build positive relationships and succeed both in school and beyond.

Our aim is to create a calm, structured and inclusive environment where pupils understand expectations and feel supported to meet them. The Behaviour Curriculum focuses on developing:

• Emotional regulation skills
• Social skills and communication
• Personal responsibility
• Positive behaviour and decision-making
• Respect for others and the school community

Through explicit teaching and consistent reinforcement, pupils learn not only what behaviour is expected, but also why it is important and how to demonstrate it in different situations.

Implementation

The Behaviour Curriculum is delivered both explicitly and implicitly throughout the school day.

Explicit teaching takes place during:

• Circle Time
• PSHE lessons
• Assemblies
• Reflection and restorative conversations

These sessions provide opportunities for pupils to explore key behaviour themes such as:

• respect and kindness
• positive relationships and teamwork
• managing disagreement appropriately
• personal responsibility and accountability
• gratitude, manners and appreciation
• understanding and preventing bullying and discrimination

Staff use modelling, discussion and role-play to help pupils understand expected behaviours and practise them in a supportive environment.

Behaviour expectations are also reinforced through everyday routines and interactions, including:

• lesson transitions
• break and lunchtime activities
• games and social times
• assemblies and school events
• visits, trips and community activities

These real-life situations allow pupils to practise the behaviours they have learned and apply them in meaningful contexts.

The school takes a proactive approach to behaviour, ensuring pupils clearly understand expectations before situations arise. Staff consistently reinforce positive behaviours and respond to inappropriate behaviour using agreed school systems and restorative approaches.

Where necessary, additional support is provided through pastoral support, behaviour support plans and reasonable adjustments to ensure that pupils’ individual needs are recognised and supported.

Impact

Through the Behaviour Curriculum, pupils develop the social and emotional skills needed to succeed both in school and in the wider community.

By the time pupils leave Larwood School they will:

• understand the behaviours expected in different situations
• develop strategies to manage emotions and regulate behaviour
• build positive relationships with peers and adults
• take increasing responsibility for their actions
• demonstrate respect for others and the school community

Impact is measured through:

• pupil voice and discussions about behaviour expectations
• observations of behaviour during lessons and social times
• monitoring behaviour incidents and positive behaviour recognition
• review of behaviour support plans and pastoral interventions

Through consistent teaching, modelling and reinforcement, the Behaviour Curriculum helps pupils develop the skills and confidence needed to contribute positively to school life and prepare for future education and society.