Behaviour Expectations

All pupils at Kings Meadow have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan that identifies severe and complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties according to the SEN Code of Practice 2014.

It is recognised that many pupils are also likely to have other associated complex needs and that they frequently experience high levels of stress that impacts adversely on their daily functioning. Some of our students will have experienced multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s), which can include an array of abuse and trauma.

Therefore, it is essential that we adopt an approach that fits the unique needs of the individual as best we can; acknowledging that there are varying degrees of understanding and modes of communication. This requires a flexible approach that is differentiated to the individual.

We seek to ensure that:

All students can learn to build positive, trusting relationships with adults.
All our pupils have their individual needs met, starting with their emotional needs.
Learning takes place in an environment that is unconditionally welcoming and positive.

Behaviour Principles

At Kings Meadow, we believe children will grow and adapt their behaviour based on the following principles:

Students receive consistent messages from all staff (this applies to parents/carers)
Expectations are clear and achievable.
Students feel valued and cared for.
Students receive regular positive feedback and reassurance from staff.
Students experience success, no matter how small it may seem.
Students feel safe and understood

The combination of relationships, structure, routine, clear boundaries and opportunities for thinking together promotes the development of positive, healthy, safe ways of relating to others.

Tiered response to managing behaviour

Kings Meadow has a tiered response to managing behaviour that all staff follow. This helps support students to grow and navigate their internal world.

You can download our managing behaviour process below as well as our full behaviour policy.