Pastoral Care

The children's pastoral care is an integral part of the duties of their class teacher. Parents are encouraged to discuss any problems, that the children are unable to resolve themselves with their class teacher. If the problem persists, the class teacher and/or parent should speak to the Deputy Head or Head teacher.

The Golden Rules

These rules are displayed throughout the school. All pupils from Reception to Year 6 are expected to know them and act accordingly. Each classroom displays a copy of the Golden Rules but our behaviour policy is not primarily concerned with rule enforcement. It is a means of promoting good relationships, so that people can work together with the common purpose of helping everyone to learn. This policy supports the school community in aiming to allow everyone to work together in an effective and considerate way.

We are gentle, we don’t hurt anyone
We are kind and helpful, we don’t hurt anyone’s feelings
We listen, we don’t interrupt
We are honest, we don’t cover up the truth
We work hard, we don’t waste our own or others' time
We look after property, we don’t waste our own or others’ time.

The Good to be Green Behaviour Programme

We have a code of behaviour at Buxlow because we want our school to be a safe, happy place for everyone, so that we can all do our best at work and play.

We can help everyone feel safe and happy by showing respect for one another.

All classes are involved in a behaviour programme called “It’s Good to be Green”
This involves the use of “traffic light “cards to monitor behaviour.
Each week class teachers nominates a child from each class to receive a “green “certificate which indicates that their behaviour has been exemplary during the week. The winner of this certificate takes home the Green frog class mascot for the weekend. (Certificates are also given for good work.)

Prefects and Other Posts of Responsibility

Every child in Year 6 is given the opportunity to apply for a post of responsibility. These range from Librarian to Head Girl. They fill an application form and their application is carefully considered by all staff.