Behaviour

New Bridge School does not tolerate any form of bullying, it is totally unacceptable. We want all our young people to feel safe and happy. 

In the event of a breakdown in discipline or personal relationships, several sanctions can be used which range from having school privileges withdrawn to your child being given time out to reflect, receiving detention or, as a final sanction, an exclusion. 

The 3B’s – Basic rules of school  

BE READY​ 

•      Wear School Uniform​ 

•      Settle quickly and be ready for learning ​ 

•      Work hard and try your best​ 

•      Chewing gum and fizzy drinks are not allowed in school 

BE RESPECTFUL​ 

•      Listen carefully to adults and follow instructions​ 

•      Use kind, calm words and be kind to each other​ 

•      Look after school property and equipment​ 

•      Look after your iPad; hold it with two hands and keep it clean  

BE SAFE​ 

•      Talk to an adult if there is a problem​ 

•      Walk on the left on corridors and staircases​ 

•      Cover your iPad when you are moving around school​ 

•      Keep yourself safe online by using our e-safety rules​ 

•      Line up sensibly outside the classroom  

Behaviour Policy   

The school’s behaviour policy is available on request from school or via the school website here. 

Behaviour of our parents/carers 

New Bridge School aims to make sure that it is a safe place for our children, staff and members of the community. If you have any queries regarding your child please speak to your child’s Form Tutor in the first instance, after that the process to follow is Assistant Head of Site or Curriculum Lead, School Engagement Team. Senior Leaders will only become involved after this process has been followed. If you have any queries about who to contact, please contact the office.   

We do not tolerate abusive language and behaviour towards our staff, any parents using persistent abusive behaviour will be asked to leave the premises and the incident will be reported to the police. 

Team Teach 

A team of staff at New Bridge School are trained in Team Teach. This positive behaviour training programme provides staff with the confidence and strategies they need to de-escalate challenging situations and reduce the need for physical intervention. Team Teach training equips staff with the knowledge and the skills to manage distressed behaviours and conflicts safely and respectfully. 

Restrictive Physical Intervention (RPI) is always used a last resort when all other appropriate strategies and interventions have been used.