Behaviour & Expectations
At Outwood Academy Portland we have a commitment to our community that we will not tolerate any disruption to learning or behaviour which is unkind or harmful to others. For this reason we have a "Zero Tolerance" approach to disruption and poor behaviour. Our staff and pastoral team ensures that all students are supported to meet our high expectations for behaviour and conduct, with our systems supporting teachers and students to experience disruption free learning in all of their lessons, experience safe and calm communal areas and be treated with respect at all times.
Our core Values
Kindness - We are compassionate. We are respectful, polite and courteous at all times. We treat others as we expect to be treated. We are motivators and exemplify positive attitudes.
Pride - We give our best every day and we are deeply proud of our achievements. We are honest and take responsibility for our actions. We show integrity and have the courage to do the right thing.
Resilience - We understand that success comes through hard work. We are ambitious and remain positive so that we have the strength to persevere. We never give up. We do what it takes for as long as it takes.
At Outwood Academy Portland we expect exceptional behaviour and conduct. We expect students to adhere to and follow The Portland Way at all times, we expect parents/carers to support the Academy in making sure their child meets Academy expectations and we expect a consistent approach to behaviour management from all members of staff.
All students will:
Behave safely, responsibly and respectfully showing consideration for yourself and others both in and outside school.
Commit to developing your maturity and good citizenship to be top of the pyramid.
Follow academy rules, comply with academy procedures and understand why we have them.
Work positively with all adults and each other.
Have pride in yourself, your work and your school.
Wear your academy uniform and wear it properly at all times.
Parents will:
Work with the academy to encourage safety, responsibility, respect, and good behaviour from their children.
Inform the academy of any information which may affect their child’s ability to thrive and behave appropriately.
Support the academy’s policy on rewards and sanctions.
Attend meetings with staff to discuss their child.
Acknowledge that their child may make mistakes and trust that the academy like them wants the best for their child.
Engage in support mechanisms to help their child develop their behaviour.
Ensure that their child arrives at school wearing the correct uniform and wearing it properly.
Ensure that their child is fully equipped to learn with the correct stationery and PE kit when needed.
Regularly check their child’s planner and the OGAT parent portal (once available).
Use the Praising Stars report that you receive for your child to discuss their effort in each of their subjects.
Ensure their communication with the school and its staff models the polite respectful approach we promote in school for their children.