Silsoe C of E VC Lower School

Values Education is a basic element of all of the work of this school therefore we are delighted to announce we were awarded the Values Mark in July 2010 and were re-accredited in July 2014 and once again in September 2017.

'Values' are principles that act as guides to our behaviour and provide reference points in decision making. They are essential to all human relationships and are especially important in creating a positive, successful and happy school.

'Values Education' is about understanding what is important to us individually, within our families and as a whole school community.

'Values Education' is therefore a community activity that depends on shared understanding and respect. The role of parents is fundamental.

At Silsoe Lower School we are clear about the values we wish to share and we work closely with parents to encourage all of our children to develop clear values for themselves.

In a two year rolling programme we study 22 values:

Children who demonstrate our values are recognised in special 'celebration' worship. Their name is added to our values tree in the worship hall. Parents are also informed of their child's achievement via a text message. This gives families the chance to share the values and to encourage the children.

Recently we have introduced two new values; perseverance and determination. A special part of our values display is  dedicated to these values and the children are trying extremely hard to demonstrate them in everything they do. These values help us to demonstrate our 'growth mindset' which means we strive to achieve whatever the challenges and difficulties and become resilient, committed and effective people.