Our expectations of students at XP Gateshead are very high, but very simple. We expect students to work hard, get smart and be kind – these are our Habits of Work and Learning (HoWLs).
We have a strong sense of community in our school, and as such our community does not tolerate bullying, unkindness or disruptive behaviour.
Positive peer influence is hugely important to our practice. In our schools, we give voice to our students to challenge each other to uphold our HoWLs and character traits through Crew and our weekly Community Meetings.
Young people will make mistakes. When they do, the process at XP Gateshead is tough but supportive. When students do display poor behaviours, there are clear restorative sanctions and practices that are shared with and owned by the community. Peers and teachers hold students to account when apologies and pledges are made. What is most important is that when students make a mistake, they are given an opportunity to reflect and to put it right, with the support of their Crew and their Crew Leader.
More details can be found in our behaviour policy here.