Our Behaviour

Behaviour Policy (PDF)

Our behaviour system at Beaumont Leys School was developed as a response to the wishes of staff and students. The system is called ‘Gold Standard Behaviour’ and it combines the ideals of the Olympic movement with the values of Beaumont Leys School.

In surveys students told us that they wanted to be rewarded for good behaviour and for working hard.  They wanted to be rewarded for being “in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing”. Students said that they also wanted to be recognized for the positive contributions they made to the school and the wider community.

Teachers said that they wanted to reward and praise students who attended school, were punctual to lessons, always displayed a good attitude to learning, were always equipped and participated fully in every lesson.

‘Gold Standard Behaviour’ rewards all of these things. Students who are on time with the right equipment and an excellent attitude earn more points than a student who is sometimes late, doesn’t complete homework regularly or has a poorer attitude. The points earned from all lessons are calculated and students are presented with the certificate they deserve. The best reward is Gold and students get a medal and certificate 3 times per year if they meet this standard.

Similarly, where students do not meet expectations they lose points.  For example, an L3 detention means they lose 3 points and an L4 detention means they lose 5 points.  If a student is suspended there is a deduction of 50 points per day.

There are several events such as a Colour Dash and Reward Trips that only Gold Standard Behaviour students can attend.

Three times a year there are celebration assemblies where large numbers of students win small prizes, such as one pound on their dining room account so they can have a small treat. Other students win vouchers for being the first to attain certain amounts of points. The top students in each year group are invited to the Headteacher’s Reception. This year they are going bowling and eating out, last year they had a tea party with a magician in attendance. The largest prize on offer is in Year 11 when the 2 students who have best upheld our values over their 5 years are given “Golden Tickets” to the Year 11 Leavers Prom. Not only are their tickets free but there is a limousine or party bus to get them and their friends to the prom in style.