Pupils

At Fairfield we place the highest value on the positive way in which all members of the school community work with our pupils, students and their families. Each pupil can be confident that their value and worth as human beings and members of our school community, and will be treated as equal to all others at Fairfield. The nature or degree of disability plays no part in this core belief.

The aim of the school is to maximise the potential of all pupils and to do so in a positive and friendly atmosphere. In order to achieve these aims the following key principles must be maintained by all members of the school community. Pupils can expect the following:

• A safe, friendly atmosphere in which to live and learn
• Communication in appropriate and relevant ways
• Age appropriate activities and opportunities
• Activities and opportunities appropriate to needs
• Recognition and celebration of achievements
• Time to understand and respond
• Attention to personal needs
• Involvement in own learning

All members of staff are committed to the following 'Do's and Don'ts' which are the standard you can expect from the school:

DO:

Respect all children as unique and equal individuals

Communicate with pupils and students as equal members of uour school community

Give all children time to react and respond

Encourage independence and allow pupils time to work

Consider the individual needs of each person and act appropriately.

Use the many methods of communication familiar throughout school

Use Positive Behaviour Management Strategy

Have the highest regard for the safety and well-being of students

Enjoy your time at Fairfield!

DON'T:

Talk about pupils in their presence or talk over the top of students to other adults

Ignore or fail to communicate with pupils or students

Choose 'favourites'

Rush pupils or make decisions for them

Use negative language

Make fun of individuals or encourage inappropriate behaviour