Vision, Values and Ethos

Working Together for a Bright Future.

Allesley Primary provides an environment that opens up a world of learning and takes our children on a journey of discovery and challenge towards achieving personal excellence.

We aspire to ignite a passion for life-long learning and to develop curious, independent individuals who embrace challenge.
We aim to create positive, self-motivated individuals who take responsibility for their actions and who understand their role in our community and the world they share with everybody. We value everyone as an individual and encourage respect for others.
Allesley Primary School is a place where all can grow, achieve and endeavour to be the best they can be within a safe and caring atmosphere of teamwork, support and cooperation. Together we learn. Together we achieve more.

The core values we hold close to our hearts at Allesley are:

These core values are the golden thread that are woven into our daily journey towards achieving Personal Excellence.

At Allesley Primary School we feel our core values are very important as they are the principles that guide our lives. To feel valued is a special thing and something we want to make sure everyone experiences at Allesley.

Click on the first image below and scroll through the pictures to discover what our school values mean to our lovely children:

British Values

In accordance with The Department for Education we aim to actively promote British values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. Children are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, all people living in England are subject to its law.

The Key Values are:

  • democracy

  • rule of law

  • individual liberty

  • mutual respect

  • tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

How this is done at Allesley Primary:

Actively promoting British values through focusing on and showing how the school’s work is effective in securing these values.

Challenging children, staff or parents who express opinions contrary to British values

Democracy – what do we do?

  • Provide our children with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, public institutions and services.
  • Teach our children how they can influence decision-making through the democratic process.
  • Include in the curriculum information on the advantages and disadvantages of democracy and how it works in Britain.
  • Encourage our children to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school.
  • Hold ‘mock elections’ so children learn how to argue and defend points of view. (KS2)
  • Help children to express their views confidently and respectfully.
  • Model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged.
  • Democracy is shown through history topics such as the Vikings and Saxons
  • Circle Time and discussion groups

Individual liberty – what do we do?

  • Support children to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Encourage our children to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights.
  • Model freedom of speech through child participation, while ensuring protection of vulnerable children and promoting critical analysis of evidence.
  • Challenge stereotypes, implement a strong anti-bullying culture and through E-Safety through school.

Rule of law – what do we do?

  • Ensure our school values and expectations are clear and fair.
  • Help children to distinguish between rights from wrong.
  • Help children to respect the law and the basis on which it is made.
  • Help children to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals.
  • Include visits from members of the wider community including police, the fire service and many more.
  • Teach children aspects of both civil and criminal law and discuss how this might differ from some religious laws.

Respect and tolerance – what do we do?

  • Promote respect for individual differences.
  • Help children to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life.
  • Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour.
  • Organise visits to places of worship.
  • Develop links with faith and other communities through RE and working alongside children and their families.
  • Learning to disagree in a respectful way.
  • Develop critical personal thinking skills.