Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. 

It is our vision that Sheepy will continue to be a nurturing environment underpinned by strong Christian and British values.

At Sheepy, each child is treated as an individual and thoughtful teaching helps them to discover and develop their unique talents and abilities.

We are a family that works together; one that cares for, values and encourages all the children within our school community. 

Christian Vision

We are a community that is together; one that nurtures, values and encourages all the children within our care; we are a family that provides every child with enriching opportunities to shine. Most of all, we work together as one to ensure that everyone is cherished and supported to succeed and flourish. We have a strong belief that all things are possible, if there is faith, hope and love.

Our Vision is firmly rooted in Theology. It is supported by meaningful Bible quotes that help our Christian vision themes of Family, inclusion and a belief in one another, be expressed:  

Psalm 133:1 “Oh how wonderful, how pleasing it is when all God’s people come together as one.”

(Family)

Luke 10:27 “Love your neighbour as yourself”

(inclusion)

Matthew 19:26 “With God, all things are possible.”

(Self-belief and determination)

Mission Statement:

"Working together as a family for all to flourish".

British Values

At Sheepy Magna CE Primary, we actively promote British Values through our curriculum. These are: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Actively promoting the values means challenging opinions or behaviours in school that are contrary to fundamental British values.

Equality Duty

Sheepy Magna C of E Primary School is an inclusive school where we focus on the well-being and progress of every child and where all members of our community are of equal worth. The children and all key stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

Aims

Our school aims to meet its obligations under the public sector equality duty by having due regard for the need to:

• Eliminate discrimination and other conduct that is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010
• Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristics and people who do not share it
• Foster good relations across all characteristics – between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it

What is the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)?

The Equality Act 2010 introduced a single, general duty for public bodies, including schools, and which extends to all ‘Protected Characteristics’

We understand the principle of the Act and the work needed to ensure that those with protected characteristics are not discriminated against and are given equality of opportunity.

The protected characteristics are weaved through our PSHE curriculum, Windows to the World and are also taught through the 'No Outsider' approach. 

The nine protected characteristics are:

1. Race

2. Disability

3. Sex

4. Age

5. Religion or Belief

6. Sexual Orientation

7. Pregnancy and Maternity

8. Gender Reassignment

9. Marriage or Civil Partnership

Equalities Statement and Objectives

Sheepy Magna CE Primary is an inclusive school where all are welcome. Everybody who enters our school is to behave in a way which respects the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010. We are an inclusive school where we focus on the well-being and progress of every child and where all members of our community are of equal worth.

We believe that everyone is entitled to be treated with respect. We teach our learners to understand that being different is a good thing, something to take pride in and value. 

We explain in an age appropriate way, using picture books, that people are different. They have different religions, languages, customs and beliefs. We use simple stories to understand that some people might want to be different and that we should respect the right to be different. We help our learners to understand those characteristics which are protected by law.

Our approach to equality is based on the following key principles:
1. All learners are of equal value
2. We recognise and respect difference
3. We foster positive attitudes and relationships and a sense of cohesion and belonging
4. We aim to reduce and remove inequalities and barriers that already exist.
5. We have the highest expectations of all our children.

We have set the following objectives for 2023 - 2026:

• To remove barriers for pupils with SEND and ensure their progress is in line with other pupils
• To diminish the difference in attainment of pupils eligible for PPG and others in Reading, Writing and Maths in all year groups.
• To continue to promote understanding and respect for diversity and differences.
• To provide training for all staff and governors on equality and diversity