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These are the values that we strive to show and achieve through everything that we do. Our values were decided on through working with the children, parents, staff and governors at the school.
values.pdfWhat is the impact of our school values?
1) All children are equipped with a common and shared language to describe what we want to achieve in school. Even our youngest children are using the words and know what they mean.
2) With this shared language, children are able to discuss and show how they are meeting these values: children receive certificates for these values in assembly time; children show these values in the classrooms and playgrounds and parents and governors also talk about the values when they are discussing school life.
3) A behaviour tool - discussions around showing respect, keeping yourself and others happy and being kind and showing integrity are forming a big part of our conversations with children around behaviour when the need arises - as these are not just values for school, but wider and later life also.
4) They show what our inclusive school community aim for.
What is a value?
A value is a principle that guides our personality and our behaviours.
How did we decide what our values will be?
The children, staff, governors and parents all helped decide and shape our values.
What will we do with our values?
Everyone within our school community should strive to demonstrate these values at all times. Children can not be what they can not see; if they see each other, their teachers and TAs, the kitchen staff, parents, sports coaches, visitors and so on, displaying these values on a constant, daily basis, they will start to display them too. Our values will be known by everyone and are for everyone. They will be woven into our curriculum, our assemblies, our behaviour and our policies. The children will reflect upon these values and how they are showing them on a regular basis. They will be celebrated in class, in assemblies and at home.
Why have we come up with these values now?
It is our values that determine and guide our thinking and behaviour. Through having clear, consistent values, a positive culture for teaching and learning is created. Our School Values support the development of the whole child and tie in wonderfully with our school ethos. Our School Values support the development of the whole child, helping them grow into well-rounded members of the community and life-long learners.
How can you support at home with this?
When you are asking your children about their day, build into the conversation questions about the values – Did you show ____ value today? Did you see anyone else showing ____ value today? The children might bring home stickers or certificates with the values on – a good way to discuss them. Discuss how you all show the values at home day-to-day too – reinforcing that this isn’t only about showing them in school.
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