Great Barford Cof E Primary Academy
Ethos and Values
‘Growing together through learning, friendship and worship’
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We strive to live out Jesus' call, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10), by embracing the fullness of life He offers us. This begins with loving ourselves as He has loved us, and extends to loving others in the same way. At our school, we actively promote the opportunity for all to thrive and flourish, both now and in the future, guided by the example of Christ who calls us to live with purpose and abundance. By living out and promoting our Christian Values, we are united as one family, embracing the diversity that God has created. We believe that each member of our community—children, staff, and parents—has the potential to flourish and meet their full potential through the love of Christ. We will encourage and inspire all to develop their individuality, independence, imagination, initiative, and a deep sense of inquisitiveness, nurturing each child as a unique creation of God. We recognize that everyone has a voice and deserves to be heard, just as Jesus listens to and values each of us. At Great Barford Academy, we believe that every interaction is a learning opportunity, reflecting Christ’s presence in our daily lives and our calling to be teachers, listeners, and servants to one another, fostering an environment where all can grow in faith, wisdom, and love. |
All children will be:
- Provided with the maximum opportunity to learn, to acquire a broad range of skills, knowledge and understanding, and to develop their physical, social and personal skills.
- Encouraged to grow in all aspects of their being, to achieve their personal potential, to promote self-esteem and respect for others and to constantly explore their individual talents.
The staff will deliver to each child the stated aims of the school through:
- A continuous drive to ensure they have the knowledge and understanding to deliver a broad and varied curriculum
- Facilitate opportunities for children to follow their own learning paths supporting, scaffolding and enabling
- Creating a disciplined, motivating, fair and secure learning environment.
- Understanding the individual child’s potential, demonstrated aptitudes and building a relationship to nurture their talents.
The parents/carers will be:
- Encouraged to participate in the development of the school and their children amnd be full members of our school community
- Provided with timely feedback on their child’s development with honesty and respect.
- Given support and encouragement to work with the school on defined priorities.
The local community will:
- Be provided with a school that fulfills the educational and developmental requirements required by society.
- Benefit from the positive contributions made by a thoughtful and responsible school community which always acts as a good neighbour.
- Be encouraged to support the school and all its efforts within the community.
The Academy Council and Trustees will:
- Ensure efficient and effective systems and procedures are operated in collaboration with staff, parents, children and the community towards the school’s aims.
- Be held accountable for raising standards in school and ensuring that the potential of every child is reached.