At Halifax Primary School, we have high expectations for behaviour and want every child to feel safe, respected and ready to learn. Our approach is built around our Team Halifax values: Responsible, Respectful, Caring and Safe.

Positive behaviour is explicitly taught through our Behaviour Curriculum, with clear routines and expectations that are modelled, practised and reinforced across the school. Staff use consistent language and responses, recognise positive behaviour and support children to understand the impact of their choices and put things right when things go wrong.

Our approach is informed by Therapeutic Thinking, recognising that some children may need additional support, while maintaining high expectations for all. We work closely with parents and carers where concerns arise and take bullying, discriminatory behaviour and other serious incidents very seriously.

In rare circumstances, authorised staff may use reasonable force where this is necessary and proportionate to keep children or others safe, in line with statutory guidance.

Further information can be found in our Behaviour Policy 2026