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Our Vision and Values

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Curiosity

Curiosity is the helicopter that takes our thoughts higher and higher. The view beneath us gets bigger and bigger with every question that we ask. Like the propellers, as our curiosity builds, new avenues open up for us to explore. At Clifford Bridge, we push boundaries; we believe that if you never try, you’ll never know.

Integrity

At Clifford Bridge, our decisions and behaviours start with integrity. This allows us to be brave enough to stand up for what we believe in and challenge ideas that fall outside of our own moral compass. Much like a house, all the windows at Clifford Bridge, big or small, are transparent and strong. Like a window to a bright future, our integrity drives everything that we do.

Joy

Joy is at the heart of everything we do at Clifford Bridge. Like a warm fire in a cold room, joy is a focal point that radiates warmth and draws people near. Each flicker of pride that we feel for our own achievements and those of others, enables the fire to grow and burn brighter. We aspire to ignite joy in every pupil at Clifford Bridge; through exciting learning experiences, opportunities to excel and lots of fun.

Kindness

Kindness is the base on which Clifford Bridge is built; it is the cement that binds our school’s foundations and makes it solid as a rock. It is respect, care and above all, love. Every day we sprinkle kindness wherever we go.

Nurture

When your seed is planted in our pot we promise to give you everything that you need to grow. We don’t know what you will grow into yet but we will notice and encourage your uniqueness. Our broad and balanced curriculum will provide the water that will quench your thirst for learning, our staff will provide the nutrients that you need to thrive and our warmth and care will turn your face towards the sunshine. We promise to nurture your passions and celebrate your growth, in your own space and time.

Resilience

We want to give everyone the best gift of all. We want to teach you to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort and keep on learning. That way you will have a lifelong way to build and repair your own confidence.

Our values are explored through high quality texts

What happens when we spot children showing our school values?

Postcards

Surprise values postcards are sent to the child’s home address with a special message from their teacher. These are very special and children are invited to stand at the front of merit assembly to proudly show their postcard.

Stickers

In Early Years and Key Stage 1, children are awarded a sticker to show the value they have displayed.

Wristbands

We have 6 different wristbands, one for each of our values. Children in Key Stage 2 are awarded a wristband when they are spotted displaying curiosity, integrity, joy, kindness, nurture or resilience.