At St Ann’s Church of England, we believe that learning how to behave is just as important as any other part of the curriculum. That’s why we have a dedicated behaviour curriculum, known as the St Ann’s Standard. Just like academic skills, appropriate behaviour is something children need to be taught—it doesn’t happen by chance.

Our St Ann’s Standard sets unapologetically high expectations because we want the very best for every child. We know that children feel safe, secure, and happy when expectations are clear and consistent.

At the heart of our St Ann’s Standard are the 3Cs: Courtesy, Care, and Concentration. These three values form a golden thread that guides behaviour in nearly every situation. Children are rewarded when they demonstrate the 3Cs, which are explicitly taught, regularly revisited, and proudly displayed throughout the school. Everyone—staff and children alike—know and lives by these principles.

We encourage you to ask your child about the St Ann’s Standard and the 3Cs. You might even find it helpful to apply these values at home to support your child’s learning and development.

Thank you for partnering with us to create a positive and respectful school community.

Rewards

Good behaviour is rewarded and praised at our school including Rights Respecting behaviour. Our staff actively look for good behaviour and praise and reward in the following ways:

• Positive praise
• Stickers
• Text message/phone call home to parents/ carers
• Dojos (3Cs, Christian Values, Rights of a Child, British Values)
• Achievement Award
• 3Cs Award for Courtesy, Care and Concentration
• Hot Chocolate with the Head
• Annual Awards Evening invitation
• Attendance Awards

What behaviour have you been rewarded for?