Ethos, vision and values | Hampton Lakes Primary School

THE LAKES CODE

Hampton Lakes will be a welcoming place, at the heart of its community, valuing all people and their talents, beliefs and cultures equally;
Children will feel safe and respected as individuals at school; they will feel happy to come to Hampton Lakes to learn;
All staff will feel valued, informed and involved in decision making;
Parents and carers will feel well informed, and involved in their child’s education.
We recognise families as sources of love and care for their members, and as the basis of a society in which people care for others.

Hampton Lakes will provide high quality teaching and learning, involving challenging and enjoyable activities; this will enable our children to think, and to produce high quality work;
Our curriculum will cater for a wide range of ability and talent, and will provide children with a broad, general education of the highest quality. We will provide an outstanding choice of extra curricular activities.

Hampton Lakes will have a positive ethos, which emphasises respect, responsibility and participation;
Students will be encouraged to grow spiritually, morally, socially and culturally;
We will place a high emphasis on maintaining positive relationships with children based on honesty and fairness;
We will expect all members of the School to act with courtesy, respect and good manners;
We will emphasise the pleasure in learning, and we will do our best to make sure that fun is part of the experience for all at Hampton Lakes.

Hampton Lakes will promote the importance of healthy living, and we will emphasise its impact on learning;
In all areas of operation, the School will stress the importance of healthy eating; students will be encouraged to drink water in most classes;
The whole School site is a no-smoking area at all times;
We believe that the health and safety of students, staff and visitors are of paramount importance, and they will always be our first considerations;
We will work with children, parents and relevant external agencies to promote safe travel to and from school;
In the interest of safety, children will receive clear messages about items that should not be brought onto school premises, or on school visits.

Hampton Lakes will be well governed, managed and led, having excellent relationships with other schools and agencies. Resources will be used effectively to support learning;
Children will be offered opportunities to show responsibility, and to develop leadership skills.

Hampton Lakes will emphasise the opportunities and responsibilities that life in a large community can bring;
We will make our facilities available to members of our community for learning and for leisure;
Hampton Lakes will enhance community life;
Children will be made aware of the positive roles they can play in our global community;
Children will learn to respect religious and cultural diversity.

We will provide an outstanding learning environment: stimulating, colourful and well cared for;
Children will learn to respect their environment at a local, national and international level.

We will develop the next generation of citizens and leaders, willing and able to play active roles in their communities;
We will lead out into the world young people who feel positive about themselves and demonstrate a passion for life, who respect the rights of other people and who are ready to make their mark.