We strive to support our pupils to develop into confident, happy and successful young adults.
At Wave we believe that:
- Pupils want to behave well
- Pupils can learn to improve their behaviour
- Mistakes are part of the learning process
- All adults can learn strategies to support pupils to improve their behaviour
Behaviours
Our Behaviours - What do I need to do?
Be Positive
- Be positive despite the pressures I face.
- Challenge myself to be open to new ideas
- Aim to create a better future.
- Demonstrate resilience and commitment.
Have Empathy
- Be kind to others. Have understanding
- Believe that people are fundamentally good
- Consider the consequences of my decisions, large and small on those around me.
- Care for those around me.
Show Respect
- Respect the views and feelings of others.
- Respect the environment and community around me.
- Do the right thing. Be honest, have integrity.
- Conduct myself in ways that earn the respect and trust of those around me.
Work as One Team
- Put the team first, make a difference.
- Support those I work with.
- Acknowledge the contribution of others.
- Inspire others to achieve their true potential.
Be Inclusive
- Embrace the human spirit. Challenge myself to be unbiased.
- Assume that everyone has something to contribute
- Give everyone an opportunity to be heard.
- Develop capabilities in others no matter what their background.
Exclusions
Exclusions
Pupils are helped to take responsibility for their actions and exclusions will only be used as a last resort.
Wave aims to ensure that:
- The exclusions process is applied fairly and consistently
- The exclusions process is understood by governors, staff, parents and pupils
- To ensure the safety and well-being of all members of the Academy community, and to maintain an appropriate educational environment in which all can learn and succeed
- Pupils do not become NEET (not in education, employment or training)
- To realise the aim of reducing the need to use exclusion as a sanction
We are committed to following all statutory exclusions procedures to ensure that every child receives an education in a safe and caring environment. A decision to exclude a pupil will be taken only:
- In response to serious or persistent breaches of the Trust’s Positive Behaviour Policy, and
- If allowing the pupil to remain in school would seriously harm the education or welfare of others.
Attendance
At Wave we closely monitor attendance and absence. A child going missing from education is a potential indicator of abuse and neglect, including sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and criminal exploitation including involvement in County Lines. The Designated Safeguarding Lead will monitor absence and take appropriate action including notifying the Local Authority and following local procedures, particularly where children go missing on repeated occasions and/or are missing for periods during the day.
