We aim to provide a strong, warm, caring, family atmosphere, 'a second home' where each child is treated as an individual and is encouraged to develop according to his / her potential. In a school family such as ours rules are essential to keep children safe. We value courtesy and good manners very highly and have an extremely positive attitude towards good discipline. Emphasis is placed on the development of:

-Self discipline
-Self motivation
-Responsibility
-Caring and sharing
-Good relationships
-Respect
-Tolerance

It is the policy of the school to contact parents where there is a concern about the behaviour or academic progress of a child.
The emphasis in the school is to praise and celebrate positive behaviour, attitude and effort to increase children's awareness of the need to make a positive contribution to their community.

We will strive to create a positive climate in which pupils self esteem is nurtured and encouraged. Everyone, adults, children and parents will work together to foster good behaviour so that effective learning and teaching can take place and to ensure that everyone remains safe. Inappropriate behaviour will be addressed followed by a reminder of the rules or a 'handy hint' of what to do next time they find themselves in a similar situation. Good behaviour is the combination of a successful partnership between home and school where standards should complement each other.

This aim can only be achieved by supporting
THE GREENFIELD CODE which was agreed between staff and pupils.

AT GREENFIELD SCHOOL:
-We do our best to be helpful, friendly, co-operative and kind.
-We work with enthusiasm, determination, and confidence.
-We treat all people and property with respect.

The school operates a positive behaviour policy (a copy is available upon request) whereby we agree standards of behaviour with the children, who then know what is and isn't allowed in school. Each class design their own reward systems and targets which we are pleased to say are achieved frequently. Balanced with a clearly defined system of rewards are equally clearly defined systems of sanctions which are used to encourage an agreed level of minimum accepted standards. These include a very clear and systematic 5 warning system with each warning having its own sanction. If a child receives 5 warnings during the same day then parents will receive a courtesy call to make them aware of their child's behaviour.

Anti bullying
Our school has an anti bullying policy which dictates what pupils should do if they feel they are being bullied at school. This is regularly reviewed with the pupils who have a large voice in directing this school policy. We feel that this is essential information for maintaining the security and safety of our pupils. The few bullying incidents that we have are taken seriously and all incidents are investigated and recorded. We ask that parents inform the school immediately if they suspect their child either to be a victim or perpetrator of bullying. Although all staff are available to listen and deal with concerns, the 'Dream Team' comprising of two members of staff are readily available to pupils in school.