Headteacher – Mrs Gina Bailey
St James Church of England Primary School
Paringdon Road,
Harlow,
Essex,
CM18 7RH
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Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils for the future.
Opening doors to our future.
“I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close.” Revelation 3:8
Our aim is that the children who attend our school leave us fully prepared as resilient, compassionate, empathetic, global citizens, who understand the challenges of a modern world and as Christians, what is needed to thrive within it. We work tirelessly to fulfil our pupil’s full potential to be successful, aspirational adults, that can have an impact on both their local community and the global one. Our Christian values (Respect, Responsibility, Community, Friendship, Forgiveness and Courage) and concept-based curriculum underpin this aim and together we are able to open doors of opportunity for each and every child’s future.
At St James’, we recognise that education involves children, parents, staff, governors, the community, The Vine Schools Trust and the responsible authority, and that for the very best benefit all should work closely together to support the process of learning.
Working in partnership we aim to:
Be Respectful
Be safe
Be Individual
#Be Kind
At St James’ CofE Primary School we take seriously our responsibility to prepare children for life in modern Britain. We ensure that the fundamental British Values are introduced, discussed and lived out through the ethos and work of the school. All curriculum areas provide a vehicle for furthering understanding of these concepts and, in particular, our RE, PSHE, RSE and Philosophy lessons provide excellent opportunities to deepen and develop understanding. Children embrace these concepts with enthusiasm and demonstrate a good understanding of their application to their own lives. The school makes considerable efforts to ensure children have exposure to a wide experience beyond their local community during which these concepts are shown, through for example, sporting events, educational visits and use of events and visitors to the school. Their strong rooted values-based understanding gives them an excellent platform for embracing difference.
St James’ CofE Primary School – How we promote British Values in our schools