--- title: Relationship Policy --- [Skip to content](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/relationship-policy#main-content) [![Rutherglen High School](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/RHS%20logo.png?width=740&height=678&name=RHS%20logo.png "Rutherglen High School")](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/home-page) - [Subjects](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/subjects) - [About Us](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/about-us) - [School News](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/school-news) - [Useful Information](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/useful-information) - [Parent Council](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/parent-council) - [Transitions](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/transitions) - [0141 643 3480](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/about-us?hsLang=en) - Email Us **Relationship Policy** [Home](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/home-page?hsLang=en) ## Relationship Policy Background           ![image-png-Oct-01-2024-02-36-02-4101-PM](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-01-2024-02-36-02-4101-PM.png?width=141&height=128&name=image-png-Oct-01-2024-02-36-02-4101-PM.png) Rutherglen High School, in line with South Lanarkshire Councils "Promoting Positive Relationships and Understanding Distressed Behaviours Policy" and "Attachment Strategy", is committed to adapting our approaches to behaviour management and developing our understanding of distressed behaviour. ![relationships2](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hubfs/relationships2.jpg) ![relationships1](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/relationships1.jpg?width=1500&height=2000&name=relationships1.jpg) ![relationships3](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/relationships3.jpg?width=1500&height=2000&name=relationships3.jpg) **Adult Approaches![](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-19-2024-05-15-19-2373-PM.png?width=225&height=98&name=image-png-Nov-19-2024-05-15-19-2373-PM.png)** - Focus on building pupil relationships - Be consistent and calm - Reduce language and allow processing time - Staff to use training from Emotion Works to inform approaches - All staff undertaken attachment and promoting positive relationships training - Staff recognise that all behaviour is communication and understanding distressed behaviour.   **Purpose and Aims![](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-19-2024-05-15-40-3406-PM.png?width=155&height=116&name=image-png-Nov-19-2024-05-15-40-3406-PM.png)** - To provide a clear, fair and consistent approach to behaviour, based on nurturing principles and restorative practices. - To ensure that all learners are treated fairly and with dignity, shown respect, and to promote positive relationships. - To give staff the tools to enable them to support and equip children with strategies to regulate/co-regulate and build positive relationships with others. - To guide teachers, pupils and parents/guardians on our restorative and relationship focused approach to behaviour management and conflict resolution and our bespoke approach to young person's personal circumstances and needs.   ![relationships6](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/relationships6.jpg?width=1500&height=2000&name=relationships6.jpg) ![relationships10](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/relationships10.jpg?width=1500&height=2000&name=relationships10.jpg) ![relationships15](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/relationships15.jpg?width=1500&height=2000&name=relationships15.jpg) ## The Six Nurture Principles![](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-19-2024-05-16-15-3763-PM.png?width=165&height=126&name=image-png-Nov-19-2024-05-16-15-3763-PM.png) 1. Children's learning is understood developmentally. 2. The classroom offers a safe place. 3. The importance of nurture for the development of wellbeing. 4. Language is a vital means of communication. 5. All behaviour is communication. 6. The importance of transition in children's lives.   ## Positive Recognition![](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-19-2024-05-16-49-6694-PM.png?width=238&height=110&name=image-png-Nov-19-2024-05-16-49-6694-PM.png)  - Certificates and award ceremonies/subject certificates. - External and whole council award ceremonies - Whole school assemblies. - Link with parents to share external achievements within the school. - Verbal praise and feedback daily. - Positive reinforcement and modelling desired behaviours. - House points system. ![relationships9](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/relationships9.jpg?width=1500&height=2000&name=relationships9.jpg) ![relationships8](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/relationships8.jpg?width=1500&height=2000&name=relationships8.jpg) ![relationships14](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/relationships14.jpg?width=1500&height=2000&name=relationships14.jpg) ## How We Promote Emotional Regulation and Build Relationships![](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-19-2024-05-17-13-1505-PM.png?width=240&height=105&name=image-png-Nov-19-2024-05-17-13-1505-PM.png) Daily routines          Morning routines/registration          Emotional check-ins          Pastoral care link         H&WB curriculum and PSE          Support staff input          Daily information for staff/weekly update          Breakfast/lunch club          Playground items to promote emotional regulation          Pupil voice                 Wellbeing Week          Daily conversations          Pupils consulted on changes          Inclusive wall displays          House captains          Pupil council                       Lunch time clubs requested by pupils --- [![RHS logo](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/RHS%20logo.png?width=740&height=678&name=RHS%20logo.png "RHS logo")](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/?hsLang=en) Rutherglen High School #### Pages - [Home](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/home-page) - [About Us](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/about-us) - [School News](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/school-news) - [Curriculum Strategy](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/curriculum-strategy) - [Transitions](https://www.rutherglenhighschool.co.uk/transitions) #### Popular Links - [Child Protection SLC](https://www.childprotectionsouthlanarkshire.org.uk/) - [Curriculum For Excellence](https://www.gov.scot/policies/schools/school-curriculum/) - [School Holiday Dates](https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200140/education_and_learning/82/school_holidays) - [Think You Know](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/) - [Glasgow The Caring City](https://mollys-gtcc-site.webflow.io/index.html) #### Contact - t. 0141 643 3480 - f. 0141 643 3481 - e. office@rutherglen.s-lanark.sch.uk --- - Terms and Services - Privacy Policy Powered by HubSnacks [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com)