OUR SCHOOL VISION

Turn your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding  (Proverbs 2:2)

Broadwater is a Christian school. We will enable children to become wise, confident, successful learners with the motivation, skills and responsibility to make a positive difference in God’s world. Our vision is underpinned by the values we live by.

VALUE STATEMENT

Our school values are underpinned by Galatians 5:22: But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! 

It is this fruit that, in partnership with parents, we will instil in the children of the school. We will do this by:

• Providing an education based firmly on Christian faith and principles
• Demonstrating and modelling the qualities we value as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23
• Teaching children to love, value and care for one another and make a positive contribution to the world they live in
• Supporting children to understand and value their own self and to gain confidence in making choices, developing self-esteem, self-confidence and self-awareness (individual liberty)
• Developing mutual respect and tolerance towards others regardless of our differences.
• Teaching children right from wrong, respecting the rule of law
• Implementing our clear behaviour procedures which rewards good effort and behaviour as well as providing clear boundaries and appropriate sanctions
• Encouraging, understanding and supporting democracy

Note – the statements in bold reference British Values (OFSTED)

In school life, this is demonstrated in the following ways:

• Within our teaching and daily routines
• Incorporation into curriculum topics
• RHE/RSE lessons and discussions
• Focus for assemblies
• Class and School Councils
• Child-led behaviour management
• Charitable giving