School Values and Vision Statement

We want every child to achieve their very best, whether it be academically, in the arts or in sport. We want our children to grow and flourish with their personal development and behaviour choices, so they grow to become responsible citizens, who have a passion for learning and self-development. So with all that in mind…we aim to unlock every child’s true potential!

We strive to create a stimulating and challenging environment where all children and adults feel welcomed and respected. Everyone at Hardwick contributes creatively to school life, striving together to achieve the best we can. We work very closely with our families for the improvement of our children and to benefit our families and school, a brilliant partnership, our Hardwick Family.

At Hardwick we endeavour to support our children to have enquiring minds and to be self-motivated, aspirational and independent learners so that they become fully prepared for their educational journey ahead of them. We instil in our children to be reflective and resilient learners who are not afraid of failure or asking for help when they need to.

We achieve this by enabling EVERY child to:

• Develop academically, physically, emotionally and socially.
• Have the opportunity to foster and nurture their spiritual, moral, social and cultural differences.
• Have an awareness of our changing World and the contribution that every person can have.
• Know how to stay safe and healthy.
• Enjoy, achieve and learn from any ‘hiccups’ along their journey.
• Be reflective, respectful and thoughtful.
• Know that different people have different beliefs and show an understanding that we are all different.
• Be aware that trust and honesty are built on mutual respect.
• Take responsibility for their immediate surroundings and have a caring attitude for our World and environment.
• Leave Hardwick Primary as a well-rounded, respectful and safe young person who we are all incredibly proud of.

We teach our children to reflect the following values in everything we do on a daily basis. All our values transcend all religions and faiths and form the basis of our assemblies, where we focus on a value each half term on a rolling programme.

The 18 ‘Values for Life’ are:

Children are taught the meaning of these values and how they can demonstrate these in their daily lives. They also link to the core British Values.

British values

Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. Our children are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised how to exercise these safely through many curriculum subjects, particularly in PSHE and online safety lessons.