We aim to create a community which recognises each child as an individual, nurturing in each a sense of dignity and self-worth, and fostering supportive and caring relationships.

We seek to help our pupils develop their talents and potential, enabling each to become a confident, responsible and useful member of society.  The pastoral care system operates inside and outside the classroom to support both pupils and staff.

The Fulneck ethos of tailored education and a nurturing environment runs throughout the whole school and has created a ‘special atmosphere’ on which many visitors to the school comment.  This is due to a combined approach of firm guidance coupled with encouragement and praise.  This combination is essential in order that children and staff can work together in a happy school.  We emphasise positive behaviour, but if we need to reprimand a pupil we are careful to criticise the behaviour and not the child.

To give all pupils the experience of school as a well ordered, caring community where relationships are open and friendly, warm and supportive, so enabling them to develop their potential

• To safeguard and promote the welfare, health and safety of pupils in and out of school
• To ensure that every individual is known and valued; that achievement, widely defined, is encouraged and rewarded as a means of promoting self-image and a sense of worth
• To encourage self-discipline and good behaviour and to prevent poor discipline through vigilance, understanding and encouragement; to correct indiscipline with justice and compassion

In the Nursery and Reception classes, we have clear rules and expectations for the children.

These rules safeguard the safety and well being of the children in our care.  We work on a policy of assertive discipline, look for positive behaviour and use praise, affirmation, stickers and certificates to build the children’s confidence and self-esteem and reward good behaviour.  The staff aim to know the children as individuals and to plan and organise the day and environment to keep the children motivated, so minimising the opportunity for disruption.