Vision, Values & Aims

Vision

Fordbank Primary provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which all pupils are supported to reach their potential to lead fulfilling and happy lives. We actively promote a sense of belonging through our trusting relationships and community partnerships and have high expectations for our learners.

At the HEART of our school ethos are our values of

HOPE

to be positive and to believe that no matter whatever tests we come across we will always be constructive and overcome fear.

EQUITY

to recognise everyone’s individual needs and support these effectively in an inclusive environment ensuring that everyone gets what they need.

ACHIEVEMENT

to foster community, encourage lifelong learning and boost self-esteem to enable all children to set and achieve personal goals and acquire new learning.

RESPECT

to act in a way that shows you care about the feelings and well-being of others by treating them with courtesy, consideration and kindness.

TEAMWORK

to work together with others to achieve shared goals by developing essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, leadership and empathy.

Aims

At Fordbank we aim to:

  1. Create an inclusive ethos that fosters healthy, happy children and celebrates wider achievements.
  2. Raise attainment and develop lifelong skills by providing a stimulating and accessible curriculum for all
  3. Enable and encourage pupils to be actively engaged in and leading their own learning
  4. Fostering and nurturing opportunities that develop successful partnerships with families and our wider partners and school community.
  5. Promote a sense of responsibility, tolerance, resilience and co-operation within our school community.
  6. Ensure that all children are aware of the opportunities in the wider world of work.
Updated January 2026
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