Our Ethos & Values
Learn Well. Grow Well.
At the heart of our school is a simple ambition: that every child will Learn Well and Grow Well.
At Bassingbourn, we believe that academic success and personal development are equally important. Children learn best when they feel safe, valued and confident. In turn, they flourish personally when they experience success, challenge and a real sense of achievement in their learning.
Learn Well
Through high-quality teaching and a rich, well-planned curriculum, we want every child to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to succeed, both now and in the future.
Grow Well
Alongside this, we are committed to developing the whole child. Through wellbeing, character education, pupil leadership and a broad range of experiences, children build the confidence, resilience, independence and sense of responsibility they need to thrive.
Our Values
Across our school community, children and adults share three core values:
- Be Caring: showing kindness, respect and compassion towards others
- Be Resilient: having the determination and courage to keep going, and the belief that we can always grow
- Be Excellent: taking pride in our learning and striving to be our best
Our Expectations
For us, everyone has the right to learn in a safe and happy environment. Our expectations are simple and shared by all:
Be Respectful and Be Safe.
In close partnership with parents and carers, we nurture positive relationships so that every child feels they belong.
Together, our values and expectations reflect our commitment to an excellent education.
Above all, we want our children to achieve highly, develop strong character, contribute positively to their communities and leave our school well prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond.
