| Respect | Fairness | Responsibility | Inclusivity |
Children | - Listen to each other (adults and children)
- Follow instructions
- Pick up coats off the floor, open doors, say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, etc
- Use equipment correctly
- Use kind words and actions
- Pass letters to parents instead of opening them yourself
- Walk around school quietly
- Be polite to everyone, eg, families, staff, visitors both inside and outside of school
| - Treat everyone equally and fairly, eg, not being rude or disrespectful based on someone’s gender, age, role in school, family circumstance, etc
- Consistently follow rules which applies to everyone
- Be honest – it is not fair to blame someone else for your mistakes
- Know that stereotypes are not always fair – tackle anyone who says, eg, “Girls should tidy up rather than the boys.” OR “Boys can’t wear pink.”
| - Bring correct equipment, eg, PE kit, school uniform, water bottle, etc
- If you join a lunch time club or after school club, attend every session unless you are ill
- Look after school property, eg, put lids on pens and glue sticks
- Return library books on time
- Complete homework and return it on time
- Admit to making mistakes even if you know you will be in trouble – do not let others take the blame
| - Treat everyone with kindness and respect regardless of race, religion, disability, etc
- Take turns and share so that everyone feels included in activities
- Learn about other cultures, faiths, customs, especially when new children arrive and speak no or little English, so that they feel welcomed and included
- Know that everyone is welcome at Deykin Avenue School and this is how it should be in society
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Staff | - Lead by example, eg, listen to others, look after equipment and keep your classrooms tidy, follow school procedures, etc
- Speak politely to others (adults and children) – be aware that all staff are role models to the children
- Think of your body language when speaking to children and other adults
- Pick up coats off the floor, open doors, say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, etc
- Give clear instructions and remain calm if children do not follow them or understand them straight away
| - Apply procedures consistently so that everyone is treated fairly
- Actively show that children are treated fairly, eg, every member of staff applies the same rewards/consequences systems regardless of the child and the children see this happening on a daily basis
- Treat other adults (staff, parents, governors and visitors) fairly and listen to their viewpoints even if you don’t agree with them
| - Be prepared for everything you need to do that day
- Carry out your role appropriately – do not make excuses for mistakes made
- Take responsibility for how you present yourself to the community – are you being a good role model?
- Have open communication with other staff members about our own behaviours in school
- Collect children from the playground on time, bring them to assembly quietly – lead by example and behave the same as the children are expected to behave
| - Ensure every member of staff is included in all communication, eg, Class Dojo, newsletters, etc
- Staff to encourage more family involvement, eg, parent groups, workshops, etc so that home/school links improve
- Provide a welcoming environment for our families and the community
- Learn about other cultures, faiths, customs, especially when new children arrive and speak no or little English, so that they feel welcomed and included
- Know that everyone is welcome at Deykin Avenue School and this is how it should be in society
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Families | - Be aware of your tone of voice/words used when talking to other adults and children
- Think of your body language when speaking to children as well as other adults
- Listen carefully to what other adults and staff are saying even if there is a difference of opinion
- Take care of people’s property, eg, keep young children away from staff’s cars in the car park – this will teach your children about being safe in a car park as well as protect the staff’s cars from potential damage
| - Treat everyone equally and fairly, eg, not favouring one child over another, listening to all staff regardless of their gender, ethnicity, religion, etc
- Understand that sometimes, some families may need more support from school than others in order to access the same education and facilities as everyone else
- Opportunities are for everyone, eg, education, clubs, experiences, regardless of their background or family circumstances
| - Be responsible for reading letters, Dojo messages, etc your child brings home – check young children’s bags in case there are letters in them
- Sending children to school on time and notifying school before 9:30am if your child is unwell
- Sending children to school with the correct equipment, eg, PE kits, homework, etc particularly for younger children
- Being mindful that holidays during term time disrupts your children’s education and will not be authorised by school
- To keep your children clean, with appropriate footwear, and seek medical assistance if your child is unwell
- Support your child at home with their learning
- If your child has been hurt by another child, speak to a member of staff – do not tell your child to “hit them back”
| - You have the right to ask for help if you or your family needs it
- Avoid assumptions about people – don’t judge a person without finding out about them first
- Learn about other cultures, faiths, customs, especially when new children arrive and speak no or little English, so that they feel welcomed and included
- Know that everyone is welcome at Deykin Avenue School and this is how it should be in society
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Governors | - Attend meetings and be on time
- Speak to all staff, parents, children and visitors in a polite manner
- Show commitment to the role – take an interest in the life of Deykin Avenue School and visit as often as possible
- Value all members of staff and their roles
- Make an effort to get to know the families of our children
| - Not showing any bias – treating everyone the same
- Allowing all members of the governing board to speak/share opinions without any form of coercion
- When interviewing for jobs, treat all candidates equally
- Treat other adults (staff, parents, governors and visitors) fairly and listen to their viewpoints even if you don’t agree with them
| - Read information sent prior to a meeting so you are fully prepared
- Attend any training so that you are up-to-date in your role as a governor
- Ask challenging questions of the senior/middle leaders
- Respond to emails which relate to meetings
- Notify the clerk/chair of governors if you cannot attend a meeting
- Being available for certain meetings, eg, review panel, misconduct hearings, Ofsted, etc
| - Understand the needs of the school and the local community
- Communicate with parents whenever possible to see if there is any other support school can provide families with
- Support the senior leaders in the same way the senior leaders support the staff
- Visit school to ensure that all staff are following school procedures and policies and are treating everyone equally
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Visitors | - Read the vision either before coming into school, or on arrival, so that you know what is expected of everyone in our school
- Speak politely to others (adults and children) – be aware that all adults are role models to the children
- Leave issues from home at the school gates, eg, do not approach other parents/children about incidents which may have happened outside of school – speak to a member of staff instead
- Remember you are a visitor – we have invited you into our school – speak to everyone politely and use kind words and gestures
| - Visitors, eg, students, are not expected to ‘cover’ for teaching staff – this is not fair on them or the learning that they are undertaking in our school
- Treat other adults (staff, parents, governors and visitors) fairly and listen to their viewpoints even if you don’t agree with them
- If we are due a fire alarm test, staff will inform visitors beforehand so that you are prepared for this
| - To bring the correct paperwork that is needed, eg, photo ID, etc
- To arrive at school on time and to be consistent – if you have volunteered to attend school each week to support reading in a class, we expect you to do this
- Be aware of safeguarding procedures which you will be shown on arrival to school
- All visitors are prepared for activities beforehand so that no learning time is lost for the children
- Keep school informed of any changes with as much notice as possible
| - Invite a range of visitors into school, eg, religious leaders, Paralympians, people with jobs that break stereotypes (such as a male nurse, a female engineer) to show our children that diversity is a good thing
- School will inform visitors, when appropriate, of any relevant issues with the children or staff, eg, a child may need very specific instructions, or a staff member may have difficulty getting down and up off the floor, etc
- Visitors will inform school if they have any specific needs, eg, require the disabled car park space, are in a wheelchair, etc
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