Behaviour and Discipline
In The King’s School we seek a model of behaviour that is not just based on professional techniques or current best practice, but which is grounded in Biblical understanding. It inevitably involves some school rules, but we see these as part of a broader vision, to help each student towards a personal, life-changing walk with God.

Reward System
We desire to affirm and encourage each child as an individual, teaching him/her to respect and love others as God’s unique creations. We desire to see children become more Christ-like in their attitude and behaviour, so verbal approval and words of encouragement are in regular use.

Good positive and self-controlled behaviour can also be rewarded in other ways, such as giving Commendations. These are given for:
• Academic achievement, character and contribution in any area of school life.
• Positive, individual achievement.

Discipline system
In dealing with a child, decisions are based as much on our knowledge of the child as the offence itself. We encourage each child to see beyond the punishment and realise there is probably an important lesson God wants them to learn. We believe it is important that discipline and authority are established in their lives, defining clear boundaries and so creating a platform for them to learn obedience, self-discipline and self-control. We aim to teach what it means to be both responsible and accountable for our actions, clearly knowing the difference between right and wrong. More serious examples of wrong behaviour may warrant a detention.

If a student is given a detention it is normally undertaken at home. A letter is sent home with the student detailing the reason for the detention, the length of time the detention should last and the work that should be undertaken. Parents are required to supervise the detention.

There is an escalating process of parent-school consultation where it is considered that further action should be taken. This may include placing pupils on report, implementing an agreed ‘code of conduct’ or temporary exclusion.

Exclusions
The overall discipline policy of the school is intended to be redemptive; the intention being to restore relationships, be that between pupil and pupil or staff and pupil.
There are occasions when a firmer sanction is needed. (These occasions will normally fall within one of the following categories: moral violation, persistent disobedience or serious misconduct.)

On such occasion a pupil may be excluded from school for a period of time. The decision to recommend exclusion is taken by the headteacher in consultation with at least one other member of the Senior Staff Management. For periods of up to three days, exclusions may be authorised by the headteacher. Periods in excess of three days will require the authorisation of the Chair of Governors.

In all cases of exclusion, the Chair of Governors is to be informed. The parents are to be informed in writing, setting out reasons for the exclusion. Whilst recognising this to be difficult, it is hoped that the parents will support the school fully during this period.

Should a pupil be recommended for permanent exclusion, the following procedure is followed:
• The child is initially suspended from School.
• The reason for the need for permanent exclusion is communicated to the parents.
• A period of ten days is ten offered to investigate if there is an alternative to permanent exclusion. During this period parents are to have ready access to the Head of School and Chair of the School Council. (The parents may wish to make a formal complaint to the Complaints Panel)
If no alternative can be agreed upon after ten days, then the permanent exclusion will be implemented.