Positive Behaviour
At Cedarwood, we have high expectations of behaviour for every pupil. Our approach is centred upon strong relational practice and is positive, inclusive and therapeutic. We believe that excellent behaviour is taught, modelled, practised and consistently reinforced, supporting our commitment to Excellence and Enjoyment for All.
Through Therapeutic Thinking, we recognise that behaviour is communication. Understanding what may be influencing a child’s behaviour helps us teach and support them to develop the skills they need to succeed. This sits alongside clear boundaries, predictable routines and consistently high standards across our school.
All adults model and reinforce our expectations consistently. Through our curriculum and our school rules – Ready, Respectful and Safe – pupils are explicitly taught the behaviours, routines and social and emotional skills they need. When things go wrong, we respond calmly and consistently, helping children to reflect, repair, learn and make better choices in the future.
Our ARK Values – Ambition, Attitude, Respect, Resilience, Kindness and Knowledge – underpin school life. Working in partnership with families, we support pupils to take increasing responsibility for their behaviour and develop the self-regulation, resilience and positive attitudes they need to meet our high expectations and be the very best they can be.
Read our Positive Behaviour Policy here.
Bullying is rare at Cedarwood and it is our policy to deal with any issues on the first day. Read our Anti-bullying Policy here .