Values and Ethos
Love, Joy, Respect and Excellence - Be the best you can be.
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another" (John 13:34)
Vision Statement
Children are at the heart of all we do.
We believe that every decision should be taken in the best interests of the children.
We provide a high-quality church school education and the best life chances through nurturing Christian values of Love, Joy, Respect and Excellence.
Our Curriculum
- We value all children’s entitlement to an excellent education.
- All pupils will be supported to achieve the expectations of a knowledge-rich curriculum by educators using research informed practice.
- We invest in developing our curriculum, teaching and wider provision to achieve this.
Our Environment
- We give children the chance to learn, grow and make friends in a joyful and inclusive Christian environment.
- All children are welcomed, loved and respected regardless of their status, religion, financial background, ethnicity, abilities or gender.
- Our pupils and staff embrace challenge and feel confident in their own abilities.
Our Pupils’ Future
- We provide them with a firm foundation for the future and the opportunity to thrive.
- We seek to instill a lifelong love of learning and to expand each child’s horizons.
- We are passionate about developing independent thinkers, courageous advocates for change, confident leaders and orators all with clear aspirations.
- ·We have high expectations of all pupils, their conduct in the school environment and their commitment to learning.
We share in the values and purpose of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust, the details of which can be found on their website
British Values at Stanground St John’s Primary School
As directed under Government guidance (September 2014) we at Stanground St John’s Primary School take opportunities to actively promote ‘British Values’ alongside Christian Values. With fundamental British Values being defined by the Government as the following:
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Mutual respect
- Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
At St John’s we teach a broad and balanced curriculum which integrates teaching the elements of democracy, civic responsibility, rules and laws, the monarchy, equality, values and virtues, environmental awareness and understanding of other faiths.
In accordance with the new guidance, actively promoting British Values also refers to challenging pupils, staff or parents expressing opinions contrary to fundamental British Values. At St John’s, values of tolerance and respect permeate all areas of church school life. This creates a climate within which pupils feel safe and secure and facilitates the fulfilment of potential. Pupil voice plays an integral part in driving the school forward (led by our peer nominated Student Council), and school rules at different levels are seen as the foundation upon which this can be achieved.