Supporting Behaviour

At Cranfield Church of England Academy, our Christian vision aspires for all members of our family to ‘live life in all its fullness’. In doing so, we expect a high standard of conduct and behaviour for all our pupils, staff, parents/carers, volunteers, visitors and governors.

We teach each pupil how to behave well and appropriately within the context they’re in, to grow up with a clear understanding of what is right and wrong, appreciating the needs of others and the society around them. We deliver this through an enhanced, Christian values education, which encourages pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour and learning and through consistency in the management of behaviour. The themes of praise, learning and forgiveness run throughout our approach. 

We believe strongly that all of our pupils have the right to enjoy, achieve and learn in a safe, orderly and harmonious environment. 

The Cranfield Way:

The Academy’s supportive and safe Christian ethos allows children to flourish and thrive. We have high expectations, build strong relationships with pupils, provide positive responses to good behaviour choices and teach children ‘why’ some choices made are poor ones.  

Strong relationships are built when individuals feel valued, listened to and are treated with dignity, kindness and respect. The school uses the Restorative Practice model which encourages people to take responsibility for their actions and repair any harm that they have caused. 

The moral values that underpin all the choices made by the school and its pupils are translated into ‘The Cranfield Way’. The Cranfield Way is positively phrased, clear and visible across our school. All adults model these rules and identify them explicitly in daily interactions. They link clearly to our Values Education Programme which underpins our Christian ethos. The Cranfield Way is displayed throughout the school. 

Please refer to our Attitudes & Behaviour Policy for more details.