Vision, Aims & Values
Respectful, Resilient, Ready to learn.
Starting at the school gates, our culture is centred around high expectations, team work and mutual respect of the beliefs and religions of all. We aim to support all pupils to develop their unique identities and confidence to ask questions; valuing every voice. Our community-centred ethos and curriculum teaches our pupils and families to understand the world around them and value and respect differences. All pupils feel supported to show independence in learning; understanding that they all have the ability to do great things, preparing them for life in modern Britain and to be proud of who they are. At Woodstock our aim is to inspire and ignite curiosity and passion for learning both in and out of the classroom. We understand that all children need to see the importance of education and its role within their future lives and acknowledging all of our pupils as individual children is key to ensure they develop a sense of identity and are respectful, resilient and ready to learn.
British Values
We encourage pupils to respect the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance with those of different faiths and beliefs through the delivery of the Everyone’s welcome at Woodstock curriculum. We take reasonably practicable steps to offer a balanced presentation of all views however partisan political views are not promoted.
Democracy
- Children are involved in a democratic process—voting in a student councillor
- Everyone’s welcome at Woodstock curriculum opportunities
- Children know their views count, value each other’s views and values and talk about their feelings
- Everyone has a voice
Rule of Law
- The Woodstock way for behaviour —consistently used across the school
- Reflections opportunities through the use of assemblies
- Parent/carers and pupil questionnaires about behaviour/safety
- Police visits - safety and to understand the law
- Staff ensure that children understand their own and others’ behaviour and its consequences, and learn to distinguish right from wrong
- Everyone’s welcome at Woodstock curriculum opportunities
Mutual respect
- Social, Emotional Aspects of Learning taught across all year groups as part of the Everyone’s welcome at Woodstock curriculum
- Positive relationships modelled and encouraged through and outside the curriculum
- All stakeholders working together for the school community
- Competitive and fair sporting activities are encouraged for all.
- Year six peer mentors supporting younger pupils at lunchtimes
- Topics based on ‘learning about our community’.
- Assemblies that reinforce our values through the six key drivers of: Family, Gender, Belief, Identity, Race, Religion.
Personal responsibility and liberty
- Home School Agreement
- School ethos and assemblies
- Reflection on learning and behaviour
- High expectations for all
- Pupils understand the importance of their own learning and know they can achieve great things in their own right.
Tolerance of culture, faith and others
- Celebration of religious festivals
- Displays that increase awareness of other cultures
- Appreciation of other cultures
- School diary and calendar recognises identity, culture and faith of others
- RE curriculum (each phase visiting different places of worship and representatives from religious groups encouraged to talk to the children)
- Resources are used that challenge gender, cultural and racial stereotyping
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