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Vision and Values

Our Vision

“Together we care, belong and grow”

Sheering CE Primary School’s vision and values have been shaped in partnership with pupils, staff, governors, school leaders, the local church and families. They provide a shared foundation for decision-making, relationships and daily practice across the school.

Our vision is rooted in Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37). In this teaching, Jesus invites us to consider the question “Who is my neighbour?” and to respond with care, responsibility and compassion. The Good Samaritan challenges us not to pass by, but to notice others and act in ways that uphold dignity and worth. This understanding shapes how we think about belonging, responsibility and care within our school community. “Love your neighbour as yourself.”  (Luke 10:27)

This statement sets a clear direction for the school. It guides leadership decisions, curriculum design, behaviour approaches, pastoral support and partnerships with families and the wider community.

Our Values

Our four core values sit beneath this vision and shape daily life at Sheering:

  • Curiosity – we ask questions, wonder about the world and enjoy learning

  • Courage – we are brave, resilient and willing to do the right thing

  • Compassion – we show kindness, empathy and care for others

  • Community – we belong, work together and support one another

Together, these values inform how adults and children relate to one another, how behaviour is understood and supported, and how inclusion and belonging are actively fostered.

Over time, these values are reflected across teaching and learning, collective worship, behaviour and relationships, school policies and celebrations of success.

Living our values every day

In the classroom

Our values are not just taught - they are lived every day:

  • Displays in every classroom celebrate our values
  • Learning behaviours are linked to our values
  • Reflection time helps children think about how they've demonstrated values
  • Celebration of children who exemplify our values
  • Curriculum links - exploring values through stories, history, RE and more
In Collective Worship

Each week, we explore our values through:

  • Bible stories that illustrate the values
  • Real-life examples of people living out the values
  • Reflection on how we can demonstrate the values
  • Prayer asking God to help us live out the values
  • Celebration of children who have shown the values
Through recognition and celebration

We celebrate children who demonstrate our values through:

  • Values certificates in Friday Celebration Worship
  • Values badges that children can wear with pride
  • Praise postcards sent home to parents
  • Values displays showcasing examples
  • Headteacher's Awards for outstanding demonstration of values
Developing our vision and values
How our vision was created

Our vision was developed through a collaborative process involving:

  • Staff reflection and discussion - exploring what makes Sheering special
  • Pupil voice - listening to what children value about our school
  • Parent and community input - understanding what families want for their children
  • Diocesan/local parish guidance - ensuring our vision is rooted in Christian theology
  • Biblical exploration - finding scripture that captures our aspirations
  • Prayer and discernment - seeking God's guidance for our school
Keeping our vision alive

Our vision is not static - it's a living, breathing part of our school:

  • Regular review - we reflect on how well we're living out our vision
  • Staff training - ensuring all staff understand and embody the vision
  • New staff induction - introducing new team members to our vision and values
  • Governor monitoring - holding leaders to account for living out the vision
  • Community engagement - sharing our vision with families and the wider community
  • SIAMS inspection - external evaluation of how our vision shapes our school
 

Living our Vision together

For families joining Sheering CE Primary School

When you join Sheering CE Primary School, you become part of a community where this vision is lived out through our shared values of curiosity, courage, compassion and community.

Living out our vision means:

  • We show compassion – every child and family is noticed, cared for and treated with kindness and respect

  • We build community – everyone belongs, and we work together in partnership between home and school

  • We encourage curiosity – children are supported to be joyful, engaged and enthusiastic about learning

  • We develop courage – children are helped to persevere, make positive choices and grow in confidence

  • We enable flourishing – supporting children emotionally, socially, spiritually and academically

  • We celebrate each child – recognising that every child is uniquely valued and has something to contribute

Our Christian vision is rooted in Jesus’ teaching to “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Luke 10:27), guiding how we treat one another each day.

How Families Can Support Our Vision and Values

Families play an essential role in bringing our vision and values to life:

  • Talk about our values at home – curiosity, courage, compassion and community

  • Model our values – children learn from what they see and experience

  • Notice and praise values in action – celebrate kindness, resilience and teamwork

  • Engage with school life – attend events, read communications and stay connected

  • Work in partnership with us – sharing information and concerns so we can support children together

Together, by living out our values, we value and care for one another, foster belonging and enable every child to flourish.

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