Our Core Principles

At Ambergate Primary School we have Seven Core Principles, which guide us in all we do and enable us to achieve our vision:

Be Honest

We always tell the truth. We can be trusted to be honest, to say what we mean and to do what we say.

Be Caring

We care for others, do good things that benefit others and remember that the world does not exist for us alone.

Be Determined

We always work hard to be the best that we can be in all aspects of our lives.

Be Respectful

We always respect others, even if their beliefs and opinions are very different to our own. We consider other people’s feelings in everything that we do.

Be Humble

We try to be the best we can be without showing off and we encourage others to be the best they can be, without criticising their efforts.

Be Responsible

We accept responsibility for what we say, what we think and what we do.

Be Brave

We do the right thing, even when it is hard. We stand up for what is right and we help each other to overcome our fears.

Behaviour Principles

The Governors of Ambergate Primary School have produced the following set of principles to guide the Headteacher in determining measure to promote good behaviour and discipline amongst pupils.

• All aspects of behaviour management and discipline are built on the foundations of the values of the school, including the teaching of British values.
• Pupils will be given clearly communicated expectations and boundaries that are consistently applied across the school by all adults
• The school will positively reinforce good behaviour through praise and behavioural programmes in accordance with the behaviour policy
• Adults will adhere to the school’s values including having high levels of respect for children and each other
• Behaviour in all contexts will be managed using a positive approach in order to maintain personal dignity and promote integrity, honesty and trust
• Procedures for behaviour management and discipline will be set out in the school’s Behaviour Management Policy and this will be followed as appropriate to the needs of the individual child, the immediate situation, the context of learning and the prevailing circumstances
• Strategies used for behaviour management and discipline will take into consideration the intended outcomes of the chosen strategy and the possible impact of the chosen strategy
• All adults are expected to promote and present high levels of respect and regard for pupils and adults, thereby being role models for pupils including by:
  • Using polite, warm greetings and respectful conversations
  • Moving around the school with consideration for others
  • Maintaining the tidiness and organization of the school environment
  • Listening respectfully
  • Including pupils as equal partners in the life and ethos of the school

The school’s behaviour principles will incorporate an approach to promote pupils development of effective learning behaviours.

Any concerns regarding the implementation of this statement should be referred to the Headteacher. These principles will be reviewed by the Governing Body annually.

Please refer to the policy section of this website for review dates.