Ethos and Values
Through our values of Support, Nurture, Respect and Commitment we learn to Inspire to Aspire.
We want children to discover learning, regardless of their starting points, that will enable them to have a voice and responsibility to shape their world and live well together.
Our children learn to be the best versions of themselves, where we nurture their happiness, their identity, their social and emotional development, their physical health, and cognitive and academic success. Together, we learn to be good friends, deep thinkers and morally responsible citizens who are informed to make positive contributions to their community.
At Balfour Infant School, we celebrate and respect difference; no-one is an outsider, everyone belongs.
We SUPPORT and NURTURE
- We are kind and helpful to each other.
- We share with others.
- We care for each other in the community.
- We support charities to help others.
- We ask for help if we need it.
- We keep ourselves and others safe by: for example walking in school, being careful on stairs, looking after each other in the playground and parking with consideration for others.
- We make everyone feel welcome at our school.
- We aim to make our school a happy place.
- We value each other - everyone is important.
- We give praise.
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We value RESPECT
- We listen to each other.
- We take turns when we wish to speak.
- We respect our differences.
- We include everyone - no one is left out.
- We care about our environment both in and out of school.
- We respect each other's property.
- We treat each other fairly.
- We aim to tell the truth at all times.
- We respect different religions and cultures.
- We treat others how we would like to be treated.
- We say "please" and "thank you".
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We value COMMITMENT
- We come to school on time and ready to work.
- We can work independently.
- We can work and play together.
- We are partners in education.
- We will try to do the best in all that we do.
- We aim to inspire and motivate learning.
- We take responsibility for our own learning and behaviour.
- We learn from our mistakes.
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