Values and Vision

Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens.

Vision

 

We believe VISION is an image of a desired future, a picture of the future we wish to create, it shows where we want to go and what it will be like when we get there.
Our vision statement and values are our rationale for all decision making.
 
Our vision phrase is:
 
‘All inspired to learn and inspired learning for all’
 
Our shared core values (formulated in consultation with the whole school community) are:
 
At Bradley Barton we:

• Immerse our learners in creative experiences which inspire them to become enquiring, reflective and self motivated individuals.
• Develop confident enthusiastic learners who are equipping themselves with transferable skills necessary to embrace their futures as global citizens.
• Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, sustainability and have high expectations for self awareness, emotional intelligence and positive attitudes.
• Recognise everyone as an individual in our diverse community, personalise our approaches to allow everyone to achieve their potential through successful relationships.
• Embrace and prioritise learning for all beyond and within our learning community, sharing skills creatively with others.
• Work actively in partnership with parents and carers to develop the best home school links and ensure their full engagement as effective partners in their child’s education.
• Share and distribute consistent leadership to influence and inspire and engage others in a relentless journey to achieve our vision.

Promoting British Values at Bradley Barton Primary School

The DfE have recently reinforced the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.”

The government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy, and these values have been reiterated by the Prime Minister this year.  At Bradley Barton these values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways:

Democracy:

Democracy is rife within the school. Pupils have the opportunity to have their voices heard through our Pupil Council and Pupil questionnaires. The elections of House Captains are based solely on pupil votes. Our school behaviour guidelines involves development of a class commitment which the pupils vote on as a class group and when restorative reparation discussions occur, pupils decide themselves on what should happen to repair any harm caused.  Anti-Bullying ambassadors have been trained and take a lead role in promoting democracy within school. We know our school is a democratic place to be as during their training, their knowledge and understanding of promoting positive community values was very well developed compared to students from other local primary schools. 

 

The Rule of Law:

The importance of Laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout regular school days, as well as when dealing with behaviour and through school assemblies. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police; Fire Service; Magistrates, Ambulance Service etc. are regular parts of our calendar and help reinforce this message.

 

Individual Liberty:

Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safety, through of provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Pupils are also encouraged regularly to reflect on the choices they have made, and if they have had a negative impact on themselves or others, consider what they must do to repair harm and prevent repeating these native behaviour choices.  Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advise how to exercise these safely, for example through our E-Safety and PSHE lessons. Whether it be through choice of challenge, of how they record, of participation in our numerous extra-curricular clubs and opportunities, pupils are given the freedom to make choices and allow others the freedom to make their own.

Mutual Respect:

Part of our school ethos and behaviour guidelines has revolve around Core Values such as ‘Respect’ , 'Self Awareness' , 'High Expectations' , and pupils have been part of discussions and assemblies related to what this means and how it is shown. Classroom commitments are displayed in every class and promote respect for others and this is reiterated through our classroom and learning behaviours, as well as our behaviour guidelines.

Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs:

This is achieved through enhancing pupils understanding of their place in an in an increasingly culturally diverse society and by giving them opportunities to experience such diversity. Assemblies and RE curriculum raise awareness of and inform about other work religions and beliefs. Assemblies and discussions involving prejudices and prejudice-based bullying have been followed and supported by learning in RE and PSHE. Members of different faiths or religions are encouraged to adhere to their beliefs and to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school.