Behaviour

Behaviour and Character Education

At Chilwell Croft Academy, we are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Our positive behaviour approach is rooted in our school vision, 'All Different, All Equal, All Achieving', and focuses on building strong relationships, developing character and teaching children the skills they need to make positive choices. We believe that behaviour is a form of communication, and we work closely with pupils to help them develop self-regulation, resilience, respect and responsibility.

Our behaviour culture is built upon consistency, high expectations and positive recognition. Each day begins with a warm Meet and Greet, ensuring that every child feels welcomed, valued and ready to learn. Through clear routines, restorative conversations and positive reinforcement, we create an environment where children feel secure and supported.

We use ClassDojo to recognise and reward children who demonstrate our school values in action. Dojo points celebrate effort, perseverance, kindness, positive behaviour and personal growth, helping children understand that success is built through character as well as achievement. Together, our values, House System and positive recognition create a culture where every child is encouraged to flourish, contribute and become the very best version of themselves.

Character education is at the heart of our approach. Through our House System, every pupil belongs to one of four houses, Aquila, Phoenix, Concordia or Themis, each representing key virtues that help children grow as learners and citizens. Pupils earn House points through demonstrating positive behaviours, contributing to the school community and participating in competitions, leadership opportunities, charitable initiatives and enrichment activities. This helps foster a strong sense of belonging, responsibility and pride in both individual and collective success.

We recognise that some children may require additional support to succeed. Our graduated Behaviour Support Plan system ensures that pupils receive the right level of intervention at the right time. Working in partnership with families, our pastoral team provides tailored support, mentoring and targeted interventions to help children overcome barriers and flourish. Where appropriate, we collaborate with a range of external agencies and professionals to ensure that every child receives the pastoral, emotional and behavioural support they need to reach their full potential and become the very best version of themselves.