Our Vision
At Ridgefield, we will provide a welcoming school community in which all our pupils, whatever their background, are developed to be successful brave explorers and truly great thinkers.
Through our mantra 'Brave Explorers, Great Thinkers' we aim to:
We aim to teach our children to:
At our primary school, we believe in nurturing a vibrant and inclusive community where every child feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to fostering curiosity, encouraging our students to explore, question, and discover the world around them. Kindness is at the heart of our interactions, promoting empathy and understanding among our school family. We uphold respect for ourselves, each other, and our environment, recognising the importance of valuing diverse perspectives and experiences. We also champion independence, empowering our students to take responsibility for their learning and make thoughtful choices. Together, these core values create a supportive atmosphere where every child can thrive, grow, and develop the skills they need to succeed both in school and in life.
The Behaviour Policy and Anti-Bullying Policies can both be found in the Policies page.
At Ridgefield Primary School, we are proud of our diverse community. We aim to be an inclusive and welcoming school where every child and their family feels that they belong. Therefore we aim to develop a culture of celebration and respect within our school community. We recognise that we have a duty to ensure that achievement is carefully tracked for all children in our school and that provision is put in place to ensure that all children achieve to their full potential, regardless of their background.
We promote the British Values of Democracy, the Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance. We do this through our day-to-day practices, our ethos around the school as well as through a programme of whole school activities including our PSHE and relationships education, our assemblies and inclusion of children in our decision making processes.
A good example, of British Values in action would be the annual elections to the school council, where the children are elected by their peers.