Our values are at the heart of everything we do. From our youngest two-year-olds to our oldest pupils, we help children develop the skills, attitudes and confidence they need to become happy, successful learners and caring members of the community.
At Lickey End First School we provide an engaging school experience where children are confident partners in their own learning and embrace challenge. We aim for all pupils to leave as independent, inquisitive and resilient learners who can form lifelong friendships and become responsible, respectful young people and ready for the diverse world that they live in. Our curriculum is thought-provoking, inspiring and full of memorable moments.
- To provide an environment where children learn best as they are happy and secure.
- To provide an environment where children become independent, co-operative and reflective learners who are able to both understand their own learning and have a love of learning.
- To meet the needs of every child, as no two children learn in the same way, so they can develop intellectually, socially, morally and physically.
- To provide children with the skills and knowledge, ready for their next steps and which will enable them to cope with our changing world.
- To foster good relationships between home and school.
- Encourage excellent behaviour by providing clear, consistent guidelines within school and the wider community.
- Foster in children a caring and considerate nature, leading them to become reliable and responsible members of society who value and respect cultural diversity, religious diversity as well as social diversity.
- To always be reflective and evaluative, striving for improvement.
Our four core values are:
Independence: We encourage children to become confident, curious and independent learners. From making choices in play to taking responsibility for their learning, children are supported to develop self-belief, problem-solving skills and confidence in their own abilities.
Resilience: We help children understand that mistakes are part of learning and that perseverance is important. Through encouragement, challenge and support, children learn to keep trying, manage setbacks positively and develop the confidence to face new experiences.
Teamwork: We believe children learn best when they work together. Through play, group activities and shared experiences, children learn to cooperate, communicate, support one another and celebrate each other’s successes.
Respect: Respect underpins all relationships within our school community. We teach children to value themselves, others and the world around them. Children learn the importance of kindness, empathy, good manners and caring for their environment.
By embedding these values throughout school life, we aim to nurture children who are confident, compassionate and prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond.