Our TRUSTED Values and Rights-Respecting Ethos

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School, we place children’s rights at the heart of everything we do. This commitment ensures that every child is listened to, valued and empowered to play an active role in their school and wider community.

Our TRUSTED values help bring our rights-respecting ethos to life. They shape the way we learn, treat one another and celebrate who we are.

Togetherness

We grow and learn as one community—pupils, staff and families—supporting each other every step of the way.

Article 15: “Children have the right to meet together and join groups. We encourage friendships, teamwork, and a sense of belonging.”

Respect

We respect ourselves, others and our environment, recognising every child’s right to be treated with dignity and fairness.

Article 12: “Every child has rights regardless of who they are, showing respect for each person’s background, identity, and differences.”

Understanding

We listen with empathy, showing kindness and appreciating different viewpoints, cultures and experiences.

Article 12: “Every child has rights regardless of who they are, showing empathy for each person’s background, identity, and differences.”

Safe

We work hard to make our school a place where every child feels protected, cared for and confident to express themselves.

Article 19: “Children must be protected from harm to feel safe at home, in school, and in the community. smart, safe and sensible choices.”

Truthful

We value honesty and integrity, helping children understand the importance of trust, responsibility and being truthful.

Article 17: “Children have the right to express themselves freely, share what they think and feel, and to seek and share truthful information.

Excellence

We aim high in all we do, encouraging each child to strive for their personal best in their learning and behaviour.

Article 29: “Education should develop a child’s talents and abilities to their fullest potential, aiming for excellence in learning and character.”

Determination

We develop resilience, encouraging pupils to keep going, face challenges positively and celebrate effort as well as achievement.

Article 6: Every child has the right to grow, develop, and thrive. This reflects determination—working hard to achieve goals and keep moving forward.

Together, these values—and our rights-respecting culture—create a caring, ambitious and joyful school where every child can flourish.