Values & Ethos Statement
Our Values (what is important to us, our ethos)
We aim to:
• Meet the needs of and provide equality of opportunity for all children in our school.
• Develop happy, motivated responsible and confident pupils who are well prepared for their future and look back with pride on their accomplishments at Pittington Primary School.
• Promote Pittington Primary School as a nurturing, vibrant and inclusive 'community' both within the local area and the school itself. Our children are valued stakeholders in this community.
• Invest in each individual not just academically but as a whole, we aim to recognise and celebrate the academic and personal achievements of all members of our community.
• Create a learning environment that is safe, nurturing, stimulating and inspiring, grounded in hard work and personal responsibility of all students and staff.
• Offer an innovative and creative curriculum that fosters a love of learning in our children and encourages them to progress to the best of their ability. We will encourage academic, artistic and sporting endeavour that goes beyond the taught curriculum.
• Support and encourage the continuing professional development of our staff.
• Have a governing body that works for the best interests of the school, by supporting and challenging to ensure every pupil realises their full potential and staff are empowered to inspire and teach to the best of their ability.
• Develop a mutually supportive partnership with parents and carers to help meet the aims of our school.
• promote British values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those of different beliefs and faiths. We value: social responsibility, openness, honesty, caring for others, tolerance, diversity and developing self- esteem.
