Ethos of the School

Aims

At Oakwood our aim is to provide a high standard of education for all the pupils in the caring and friendly environment of this village school.

We aim: -

• To provide a positive start to school so that children are secure and happy and good patterns of learning and behaviour are established for the future.

• To provide equal opportunities for all children to take part in the activities the school can offer, fostering development of the whole child.

• To provide a broad and balanced curriculum, fulfilling the requirements of the National Curriculum. Through quality teaching and learning to set high standards and enable children to perform to the best of their ability and have pride in their own achievements.

• To involve parents in all aspects of school life and work in partnership with them as their child progresses through school.

• To promote a sense of community, both within the school and outside in the wider world and Hartley Wintney in particular.

• To provide efficient management of the school ensuring resources are used effectively, with due regard to current legislation.

Behaviour

We believe that children’s behaviour should be directed in a positive manner which demonstrates good models and rewards good behaviour. This approach is not only taught through our personal and social education but is an integral part of being at Oakwood School. Children should be encouraged to take responsibility for their own behaviour and feel positive about themselves, have their achievements recognised and receive positive feedback. The ethos within the school and the example of all adults who have contact with the children contribute towards the positive behaviour management.

The management of behaviour is implemented through an agreed set of moral values which inform and develop the positive ethos of the classroom and school as a whole. We call these the Golden Rules. They are:

Do be gentle, don’t hurt anyone.
Do be kind and helpful, don’t hurt people’s feelings.
Do be honest, don’t cover up the truth.
Do work hard, don’t waste time.
Do look after property, don’t waste or damage things.
Do listen to people, don’t interrupt.

When children have problems with behaviour, privileges may be withdrawn by the teacher or the headteacher in more serious instances. When a child’s behaviour is proving to be a real cause for concern we will always contact parents to discuss how we can work together to resolve the problem. We welcome parents’ support in helping us to achieve good standards of behaviour at our school. For a full copy of the school's positive behaviour policy is available here.

Attendance

We aim to work closely with parents to achieve high standards of attendance and punctuality to ensure children benefit fully from school. We are able to call on the Education Welfare Service to help when difficulties arise with a pupil’s attendance. We ask parents to avoid taking holidays in term time.

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