Overview 

Tidemill Academy’s has a strong commitment to promoting positive behaviour through a proactive and consistent approach. We promote a high standard of behaviour to ensure we have an atmosphere where everyone feels safe and exceptional learning can take place. At Tidemill, we place the highest emphasis on behaviour as we believe it underpins all aspects of school life and learning. We recognise that positive behaviour is the foundation of exceptional learning and attainment, and our behaviour policy strives to develop a moral framework within which responsibility, self-management and positive relationships can flourish. We focus on explicitly teaching expected behaviours, establishing clear routines and building strong, positive relationships between staff and pupils. By creating a calm, structured and supportive environment, we enable all pupils to feel safe, valued and ready to learn. Positive behaviour is encouraged through recognition, praise and appropriate consequences, with staff modelling high standards and supporting pupils to develop self-regulation, responsibility and respect for others. 

Culture

All members of the Tidemill community are responsible for creating a culture at Tidemill which facilitates positive social norms.  The culture at Tidemill is that:

• Being ready for learning is important, individually, and as a group.
• We are respectful to others in the local and wider community.
• Everyone in the school should be kept safe.
• Responsibility and self-management are the most effective ways that everyone can be Ready, Respectful and Safe.

Belonging 

As members of the Tidemill community, we aim for children to understand that feeling part of something that is bigger than themselves can be a major source of well-being, help boost self-esteem and support their positive mental health. We want all children to be proud to attend Tidemill Academy and celebrate our behaviour culture. All children at Tidemill are assigned a House which is designed to support a sense of belonging and inclusion. Each term, the House with the highest number of Dojo points will receive a trophy.

Department for Education Behaviour Hub

Tidemill Academy is proud to be recognised as a Department for Education (DfE) Behaviour Hub. As a Behaviour Hub, we work in partnership with schools across the country to share effective behaviour strategies, promote a positive school culture, and support the development of calm, safe and purposeful learning environments. Through visits, networking opportunities and the sharing of best practice, we help other schools strengthen their behaviour systems so that all pupils can thrive both academically and personally.