At Ireby, we are dedicated to creating a loving community for all, where all are celebrated as unique individuals and where passions and talents can flourish. We learn how God teaches us how to live our lives, how to grow relationships, accept others and use the words and example of Jesus as a foundation for all our learning. 'One big family made up of lots of different people.' Our behaviour policy plays a vital role in supporting our children's physical and emotional well-being and enabling our children to flourish.
However, just as with any family, we recognise that there will be times when relationships require some nurturing. Children at Ireby are supported to be honest with their feelings and to talk to a trusted adult when they feel the need so that we can help them to resolve issues.
​Staff spend time developing relationships with parents and extended family. At the start and end of the school day, you will find us on the school gate. This is a great time to let us know of anything we can do to support your child.
At school, children engage in daily communications to inform us of how they are feeling. This enables us to identify and support any needs they might have. We also have a trained member of staff responsible for mental health and can also support. Again, if there is anything you think we should know that would help support your child, don't hesitate to contact us.
Anti-Bullying
As you can imagine, any act of behaviour or 'bullying' that does not support our vision will be challenged.
Our behaviour policy identifies bullying as: ' “Behaviour by an individual or group, repeated over time, that intentionally hurts another individual or group either physically or emotionally”.
It also states that, 'bullying (may) involve an imbalance of power between the perpetrator and the victim. This could involve perpetrators of bullying having control over the relationship which makes it difficult for those they bully to defend themselves.'
Children are supported to understand these definitions of bullying as it is important to be able to differentiate between a given situation which may occur, and 'bullying'.
Staff are trained to listen to children, identify issues and take steps to support an outcome which works towards our vision and values.
Please, if you have any concerns about your child at school, don't hesitate to speak us either at the gate, by telephoning on 016973 71367 or by email: office@ireby.cumbria.sch.uk.