Our School Values

Our school values are: Aspiration, Collaboration, Kindness, Respect and Responsibility.

Our values are at the core of everything that we do and help pupils to develop positive attitudes and behaviour, enabling them to make a positive contribution to school and the wider community.

Progression Framework: School Values

Year Group	Kindness and Empathy	Collaboration and Teamwork	Responsibility and Accountability	Respect and Inclusion	Aspiration and Personal Growth
Pre-School (Age 3-4)	• Begin to recognise own feelings. • Show simple acts of kindness (eg sharing toys, comforting peers). • Respond to adult modelling of kind behaviour.	• Play alongside others with support. • Begin to take turns with adult guidance. • Participate in simple group activities.	• Follow basic routines with support. • Begin to look after own belongings with reminders. • Respond to adult requests to tidy up.	• Use basic manners (eg please, thank you) when prompted. • Show awareness of others in play. • Begin to accept differences in others with adult support.	• Express preferences and interests. • Try new activities with encouragement. • Show pride in own achievements with adult affirmation.
Reception (Age 4-5)	• Recognise and name simple emotions in self and others. • Show kindness through sharing and helping. • Begin to understand how actions affect others.	• Take turns and share resources with less adult intervention. • Work cooperatively in small groups. • Listen to others’ ideas with support.	• Follow class routines and rules with increasing independence. • Take care of personal belongings. • Complete simple tasks and jobs when asked.	• Use polite greetings and responses. • Listen to others during group times. • Include others in play and activities.	• Talk about things they are good at and want to improve. • Try new experiences with encouragement. • Show persistence in chosen activities.
Year 1 (Age 5-6)	• Recognise and name basic emotions in self and others. • Show simple acts of kindness (eg sharing, comforting). • Listen to others’ feelings with adult support.	• Take turns and share resources during group activities. • Follow simple group instructions. • Begin to work cooperatively with peers.	• Follow classroom rules with reminders. • Begin to take care of personal belongings. • Complete simple tasks when prompted.	• Use polite words and greetings. • Listen when others are speaking. • Play and work with a range of classmates.	• Talk about things they enjoy and want to get better at. • Try new activities with encouragement. • Show persistence with adult support.
Year 2 (Age 6-7)	• Identify how actions can affect others’ feelings. • Offer help to peers in need. • Express understanding of others’ perspectives.	• Suggest ideas in group work. • Begin to resolve minor disagreements with support. • Value others’ contributions.	• Take responsibility for simple classroom jobs. • Begin to reflect on own behaviour. • Understand consequences of actions.	• Show respect for classroom routines and property. • Recognise and accept differences in others. • Include others in games and activities.	• Set simple personal goals with support. • Talk about overcoming small challenges. • Celebrate own and others’ achievements.
Year 3 (Age 7-8)	• Recognise and describe a range of emotions in self and others. • Initiate acts of kindness independently. • Respond appropriately to others’ needs. • Show empathy in role play and real situations.	• Take on different roles in group tasks. • Listen to and build on others’ ideas. • Use simple strategies to resolve conflicts. • Cooperate to achieve shared goals.	• Manage own belongings and time with increasing independence. • Take responsibility for actions and apologise when needed. • Participate in class and school responsibilities.	• Respect different viewpoints and beliefs. • Challenge unfair behaviour with support. • Show inclusive attitudes in group work.	• Set and review personal targets. • Demonstrate resilience when facing setbacks. • Reflect on progress and effort.
Year 4 (Age 8-9)	• Recognise subtle emotions and non-verbal cues. • Offer support to peers experiencing difficulties. • Reflect on the impact of own actions on others. • Model kindness in a range of contexts.	• Plan and organise group tasks collaboratively. • Negotiate roles and responsibilities. • Use agreed strategies to resolve conflicts. • Value and encourage diverse contributions.	• Independently complete assigned tasks. • Take responsibility for group outcomes. • Show accountability for decisions. • Contribute to wider school community activities.	• Demonstrate respect for cultural and individual differences. • Promote fairness and challenge exclusion. • Encourage participation from all group members.	• Set challenging yet achievable goals • Use feedback to improve performance • Persevere through difficulties and setbacks • Support others in achieving their goals.
Year 5 (Age 9-10)	• Anticipate others’ needs and respond sensitively. • Support peers through positive encouragement. • Reflect on and discuss moral dilemmas involving kindness. • Demonstrate empathy in unfamiliar situations. • Recognise and challenge unkind behaviour.	• Lead and facilitate group discussions. • Mediate and resolve complex disagreements. • Encourage collaboration and compromise. • Value and integrate diverse perspectives. • Evaluate group effectiveness and suggest improvements.	• Take initiative in managing own learning and behaviour. • Accept responsibility for mistakes and learn from them. • Demonstrate reliability in fulfilling commitments. • Lead by example in school and community roles. • Reflect on the impact of actions on others and the environment.	• Actively promote respect and inclusion in school life. • Challenge stereotypes and discriminatory behaviour. • Advocate for fairness and equal opportunities. • Demonstrate inclusive leadership in group settings. • Support others in feeling valued and included.	• Set ambitious personal and academic goals. • Develop strategies to overcome obstacles. • Demonstrate sustained effort towards improvement. • Reflect on strengths and areas for growth. • Support peers in their aspirations. • Show adaptability and openness to new challenges.
Year 6 (Age 10-11)	• Demonstrate advanced empathy in complex social situations. • Lead initiatives promoting kindness in the school community. • Mentor younger pupils in developing empathy. • Critically reflect on the role of kindness in society. • Model and promote a culture of kindness.	• Take on leadership roles in collaborative projects. • Facilitate inclusive and productive teamwork. • Manage and resolve conflicts independently. • Evaluate and improve group dynamics. • Support others to develop collaboration skills.	• Demonstrate self-discipline and self-motivation. • Take responsibility for own learning and progress. • Lead by example in upholding school values. • Initiate and manage community or school projects. • Reflect on personal growth and contributions to the community.	• Model respect and inclusion in all interactions. • Challenge injustice and promote equality. • Lead initiatives to celebrate diversity. • Mentor others in developing inclusive attitudes. • Evaluate the impact of inclusive practices.	• Set and pursue long-term personal and academic goals. • Demonstrate resilience in the face of significant challenges. • Reflect critically on successes and setbacks. • Inspire and support others to achieve their aspirations. • Demonstrate a growth mindset in all areas. • Prepare for transition to secondary education with confidence.