Our Ethos and Values
At Banks Road Primary School, we live by our motto:
“We Can Do It!”
This reflects our belief in every child’s potential and our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment.
We are proud to be an IQM Centre of Excellence, recognised for our inclusive practices and strong community engagement. Our ethos is shaped by our Banks Road Values:
Our Core Values
Respect – valuing ourselves, others, and our environment
Friendship – building kind, supportive relationships
Determination – encouraging perseverance and resilience
Trust – promoting honesty and integrity
Positivity – nurturing optimism and a can-do attitude
Our Vision
We aspire to create a school where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their best — academically, socially, and emotionally. We aim to develop confident, compassionate learners who are ready to thrive in a diverse and changing world.
Living Our Values Through Behaviour
Our Behaviour Policy is a key vehicle for embedding our ethos and values into everyday school life. It supports a culture where:
Respect is taught, modelled, and expected in all interactions
Friendship is nurtured through restorative practices and inclusive play
Determination is encouraged through self-regulation and reflection
Trust is built through consistent routines and fair consequences
Positivity is celebrated through praise, recognition, and support
Behaviour Curriculum and Consistency
We teach pupils what good behaviour looks like through:
Assemblies and collective worship
PSHE lessons using Jigsaw and No Outsiders
Visual prompts and routines
Staff modelling and consistent language
Inclusive and Supportive Practice
We recognise that behaviour is a form of communication. Our policy ensures:
Adjustments for pupils with SEND or vulnerabilities
Early identification of needs through behaviour tracking
Multi-agency support and personalised plans
A graduated response that prioritises support over punishment
British Values and SMSC Development
We actively promote the fundamental British values of:
Democracy
The Rule of Law
Individual Liberty
Mutual Respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
These values are embedded across our curriculum, pastoral systems, and wider school life. They are reinforced through:
PSHE, RE, History and English lessons
Assemblies and collective worship
School Council and pupil leadership opportunities
Visits from public services and community engagement
This approach supports pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development, and ensures that safeguarding is not a standalone practice but a consistent thread throughout school life.
Safeguarding and Professional Culture
Our ethos underpins a strong safeguarding culture. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the Prevent Duty, all staff are trained to:
Identify and respond to concerns related to extremism or radicalisation
Promote inclusive environments that celebrate diversity
Challenge discriminatory or prejudicial attitudes constructively
Uphold British values in all interactions and curriculum delivery
We use a restorative approach to behaviour management, helping pupils understand the impact of their actions and encouraging reflection, accountability, and reconciliation.