Ethos and Values

Developing Lifelong Learners

At Banstead Community Junior School, we strive to foster a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom, ensuring that all chuildren are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

Values

We provide a creative, stimulating and secure environment where children and staff are motivated to learn; are valued as individuals; are encouraged to reach their full potential and have a strong respect and understanding of the wider community.

Our six key values are:

Respect	We teach the children to care about the thoughts, feelings, beliefs and rights of others.	Using our manners Following instructions Listening to others Caring for our environment Helping others Celebrating success
Resilience	We teach the children about managing different emotions and encourage them to use strategies that allow them to work through challenges and ask for help when they need it.	Problem solving Taking risks Learning new skills Talking about our emotions Asking for help Setting clear goals Learning from our mistakes
Responsibility	We teach the children to be dependable, make good choices and to take accountability for their actions.	Organising our belongings Completing tasks to the best of our ability Taking on responsibilities Telling the truth Looking after others Reflecting when things go right and when things go wrong
Fairness	We teach the children that everyone has the chance to succeed, gets what they need and is treated equally.	Sharing Accepting the differences of others Following the rules of an activity Clear expectations for all learners Acess to learning resources Opportunity for all
Kindness	We teach the children how to be kind in their actions and words.	Using positive words Offering to help Cheering someone up Collaboration on learning tasks Showing gratitude Buddies
Honesty	We teach children how to speak and acting truthfully.	Playing fairly Taking responsibility for our words and our actions Positive communication Restorative conversations Speaking about our feelings respectfully Being respectful with things that do not belong to us