Written statement of behaviour principles: model and examples
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 (see below), 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 policies for an example of how to do this.
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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
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