How to Write an Effective Behaviour Policy

Every school should have a clear and comprehensive behaviour policy that details their approach to behaviour support. This policy is central to creating a positive behaviour culture and should clarify expectations around areas such as school rules, roles and responsibilities, rewards and sanctions, and behaviour support strategies.

The behaviour policy should be co-created by staff members and tailored to the unique needs of the school. It should be shared with anyone involved with students, including leaders, teachers, support staff, volunteers, and governors. It should also be easily accessible for all parents and carers.

An effective behaviour policy:

• • Promotes consistency across the whole school community

• • Is easily accessible and understood by all stakeholders

• • Outlines key aspects of a school’s ethos around behaviour support

• • Clarifies agreed behaviour support strategies

• • Provides practical guidance around roles and responsibilities

• • Adheres to any relevant legislation and / or statutory guidance

• • Is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure best practice

Use this editable template to create your own behaviour policy, using the questions and prompts to guide you. Remember to add a review date so that the policy is always kept current and up to date.