Values and Ethos

SCHOOL ETHOS

At Kempsey Primary School, we believe that primary school education provides the basis for children to be successful in the future. Our vision is to develop confident, respectful leaders of the future, equipped with the knowledge, skills and values to make a positive difference to their world. We want to provide our pupils with the skills for lifelong learning by engaging children in a rich, challenging curriculum with a shared culture of safety and respect. We believe that good learning happens when children feel safe and happy.

At Kempsey Primary School

We aim to provide a happy, inclusive and supportive community within which the staff and children are encouraged to promote the growth of trust and mutual respect.
We are collaborative; we want to work in partnership with parents by encouraging dialogue, welcoming parents into school and keeping them fully informed of school policy and the progress of their children.
We provide a stimulating and well-ordered environment for learning, where we hope all children will be inspired to thrive and succeed.
We expect impeccable standards of behavior and we help children to understand that they are responsible for their own actions.
We value truthfulness, honesty, politeness and consideration towards others.
We provide a broad and balanced curriculum which is carefully planned to deliver effective and challenging learning, developing inquisitive learners and building on children’s previous achievements.
We regard the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of every child as an essential priority.
We believe that every child has unique talents which may take different forms, but which are equally valued and encouraged. We want to encourage every child to fulfill their potential.
We hope that our children will leave our school as curious learners with confidence in their own abilities, and with the skills to extend and apply their knowledge, in the belief that learning is enjoyable and rewarding.

We believe every child should be able to participate in all school activities in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from harm. This is the responsibility of every adult employed by, or invited to deliver services at Kempsey Primary School. We recognize our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all our pupils by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect and bullying.

SCHOOL CHARACTER TRAITS

At Kempsey Primary School, we hope to instill in our pupils the following core character traits:

CHARACTER TRAIT	CHILD DEFINITION	OUTCOME
	*“I appreciate the value of other people and their importance as a human being; I accept people for who they are, even if I don’t agree with them.”*	A respectful child who will treat everyone as equals, regardless of a difference in opinion or point of view. They welcome other people’s contributions to the classroom or the group and respond to these in a positive manner.
	*“I can look after my peers and support them when they are feeling upset or challenges; I can sense other people’s emotions and imagine what they may be thinking or feeling.”*	An empathetic child who is able to form positive relationships with peers and adults across the school. They show self-awareness and offer others compassion, forgiveness and sincerity.
	*“I reflect and bounce back. I am able to recover quickly from difficulties. I will keep trying, even when the work is difficult.”*	A resilient child is calm under pressure and perseveres with tricky tasks. They are able to maintain optimism and adapt when faced with a challenge. A resilient child can manage stressful situations and change plans when necessary
	*“I am adventurous and ask why. I have a strong desire to know or learn new things. I like to use my imagination and ask questions”*	A curious child uses their imagination readily, asks relevant questions and want to explore further. They don’t see problems but look for solutions. A curious child is open and receptive to new ideas.
	*“I always try to do my best and follow my dreams. I am determined to improve and to be the best me that I can be.”*	An ambitious child has high aspirations for themselves and is determined to accomplish these. They are often driven, motivated and determined to reach the end goal.
	*“I believe in myself and am proud to share my accomplishments. I can work independently but I also know when to ask for help.”*	A confident child can articulate his/her achievements or ideas, and is comfortable in doing so. A confident child is good at having a go at new things and is assertive in groups, without being threatening or bullying, or timid and passive.