We would like everyone in our school to: be calm be kind And above all to care We would like everyone in our school to: feel valued enjoy learning celebrate their own learning celebrate the learning of others think about what they are learning adopt healthy lifestyles and choices We would like everyone in our school: To know and show respect at all times To all people and property. We would like everyone in our school to Look Forward to every new day

"Working with every participant in learning to enjoy every new day and see learning as a life long pleasure.”

We believe that all children should have access to the highest standards through a high quality curriculum, in order that through their

• Mathematical experience
• Language experience
• Scientific experience
• Emotional and developmental experience
• Ethical and spiritual experience
• Environmental experience
• Technological experience

Physical experience they acquire relevant and realistic skills, attitudes, concepts and knowledge to equip themselves for current and future learning. We would like all children to have the challenge of developing their thinking skills to help them to be more resilient and reflective in their learning

All staff should show their commitment as learning providers through:

• Considering every opportunity to enhance provision.
• A willingness to work together towards common goals within an agreed and shared ethos.
• Communicating care and confidence with all stakeholders
• Investing their ability and time for the benefit of whole school development.

Citizenship and British Values

The promotion of citizenship is a fundamental part of the Bridge ethos. We have been dedicated to create ‘Young Citizens of Conscience’ since 2000.

We promote community cohesion through:

• A sense of belonging with a common vision
• Appreciating and valuing the diversity of peoples’ backgrounds
• Ensuring similar life opportunities are available to all
• Strong and positive relationships within the school and the wider community.

Our school is committed to actively promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; the pupils are encouraged to develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.

Our Code of Respect

Every child and adult entering Bridge Junior School should feel positive and be encouraged to feel positive about themselves, others and their learning opportunities.

 This, in an environment which promotes:

• caring, kindness and calmness.

It can only be achieved through mutual respect.

 In all daily activities there should be a awareness of

• choice, tolerance, differences, equal opportunity and being included.

 In all day activities we should take care to

• behave in a way that helps others.
• speak or use language in a way that helps us to work and play together with confidence and in safety.
• converse with others in ways which are not critical or judgmental.
• express ourselves as individuals in a way that makes us proud of ourselves and of others.

 In order that everyday we feel good as individuals and part of our community.