Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) at St Mary’s

PBL focuses on building a shared understanding of expectations and equipping students with the social, emotional, and behavioural skills they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

Through explicit teaching, students are guided to understand what positive behaviour looks like in different settings. Staff consistently model and reinforce these behaviours using encouragement and recognition, helping to strengthen positive choices. When challenges arise, responses are clear, calm, and consistent, ensuring fairness and supporting students to reflect, learn, and grow.

The benefits of PBL extend across the school community. Students experience greater clarity, confidence, and belonging, leading to improved wellbeing and engagement in learning. Classrooms become more focused and respectful, allowing teachers to dedicate more time to quality teaching and learning. Families also benefit from consistent language and expectations that strengthen the partnership between home and school.

The process will involve input from all stakeholders; staff, students and parents, throughout its implementation, so we encourage you to keep an eye out for updates and encourage you to have your say when the time comes.

Respect • Responsibility • Resilience • Courage