Vision and Values

Our Vision

At Southfields, every child will develop their unique potential and open their minds to what is possible.

Our Mission Statement

At Southfields, we aspire to deliver the very best educational experience for our pupils. We know that outcomes for our pupils extend beyond the academic, to include our pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development and to provide them with the best possible grounding as they move into the next phase of their education. Through promoting inclusion for all, we prepare our children to contribute fully to life in modern Britain. Our talented and amazing staff are passionate at immersing our children in a wide range of experiences that draw upon our rich links with the local community. We believe wholeheartedly in developing the physical and mental wellbeing of our children and promote a culture of success for all.

Our Values

The school has created its own set of values which are known as ‘GARK’, standing for:

Good learners
Accepting
Respect
Kindness

These values can be seen in practice across the whole school.

Good Learners

Gahan the Good Learner

When a child leaves Southfields Primary School we believe we have equipped them with the enthusiasm and knowledge, skills and concepts, attitudes and techniques to enable them to continue learning within and beyond school, and in the future. In order to achieve this, children are supported and encouraged to develop good learning habits – take pride in the work they do; use initiative and become independent and confident learners who strive to do their best and reach their full potential; to rise to the challenges, be resilient and persevere to see them through; communicate effectively and work collaboratively on shared learning experiences.

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Accepting

Amina the Accepting

This means to accept our differences. It means showing acceptance and respect, no matter the race, religion, age, gender, ability, opinions, and ideologies of other people or groups. One of the Fundamental British Values to be taught in schools is about tolerance – a fair, and objective, attitude to those whose faith and beliefs may differ from one’s own. At Southfields Primary School we do not believe that a diversity of faiths and beliefs is something to be tolerated but rather accepted and celebrated. As a school, we are emboldened and strengthened by our diversity. We promote the importance of learning and working together as defined in our Equality Policy and SEND Policy.

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Respect

Raahim the Respectful

Mutual respect, another Fundamental British Value, is at the heart of our school and underpins our relationships with each other, our manners, our conversations and our attitude towards each other, our work and our belongings, school, community and world. Through assemblies, PSHE and day to day incidental opportunities, children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect. ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated, not making anyone feel less than you, everyone’s opinions are as good as yours, listen to others, show politeness and manners to everyone, help others, be caring and kind, respecting feelings, respecting everyone’s property including your own.’

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Kindness

Kamila the Kind

This a key component of our ethos and Anti-bullying Policy. Friendliness and empathy sit within this value as we strive to be a bully free school. Being polite to each other, showing affection, smiling, using our manners, thinking about others before ourselves, making others know you care are the ways that we show kindness at Southfields.

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Promoting British Values

Click here for our British Values page