Last reviewed on 11 January 2023
Statutory/mandatory for: Maintained schools Pupil referral units Non-maintained special schools

Some schools are required to have a statement alongside their behaviour policy. Download our model written statement of behaviour principles and adapt it to suit your context. Take a look at examples and read about the requirements.

Model statement of behaviour principles

We've created a model written statement of behaviour principles. 

Approved by Forbes Solicitors, all of our model documents take account of relevant requirements and good practice.

Your statement can be published as part of your behaviour policy 

If you're required to have a written statement of behaviour principles, it must be in addition to a behaviour policy. However, they can be published as part of the same document. See appendix 1 of our model behaviour policy for an example of how to do this. 

For more model policies and complete policy support, see our policy bank

Requirements

Who's required to have a statement?

You're required to have a written statement of behaviour principles if you're a:

Your headteacher must have regard to this when determining the behaviour policy. This is a