A Venn Academy Trust School

– Together we will…

Venn is a pioneering academy trust, committed to building educational environments where all pupils are inspired to become lifelong learners who achieve the very highest standards possible.

Collaborating with all partners, the Trust works with its unique settings to create world class learning experiences for all.

Registered address:

Building C – First Floor,
Willerby Hill Business Park,
Beverley Rd,
Willerby,
East Yorkshire,
HU10 6FE.

A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales (company number: 09662303).

British values

At Griffin Primary School we ensure that we teach our children that society in Britain is diverse and therefore, our curriculum, ethos and values reflect this.

As a school we have a duty to actively promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. We aim to ensure children become valuable and fully rounded members of society who treat others with respect and tolerance, regardless of background.

We also strive to create a culture that celebrates and promotes fundamental British values while challenging notions that go against these principles. We expect all stakeholders in school inclusive of parents, the governing body, staff and students to adhere to these values.

 

At Griffin, we promote pupil voice and leadership. We have a Pupil Leadership Team voted for by each class and each class has School Councillors, who they vote for at the start of each year. 

The importance of laws, whether those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced at Griffin.  They are taught the value and reasons behind rules and laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police helps to promote this message.

At Griffin, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we provide a positive environment for young pupils to make informed choices. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through Online Safety, PSHE and weekly assemblies.
Whether it is through choice of playtime or lunchtime activities; school dinner choice or whether they choose to  participate in clubs and activities, pupils are given the freedom to make choices throughout their time at Griffin.

Mutual respect is at the heart of our values. Children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect. At Griffin we encourage children to work as a class, in partners and small groups to enrich their learning experiences and ensure children have opportunities to show respect and tolerance to others.

“Behaviour in school is good… This has helped to create a settled and industrious feeling in classrooms.”

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“Pupils told inspectors that bullying is rare. Pupils behave well at social times and enjoy playing games together.”

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“Leaders, including trustees, have established a culture of high expectation… This has led to the school being a calm place where pupils focus on their learning.”

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“Leaders have ensured that reading is high priority. Pupils talk about a range of different books and authors that they enjoy reading.”

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“Through their focus on personal development, leaders support pupils to be confident, resilient and independent.”

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“Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Staff share a determination to help children succeed.”

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“Staff say they are proud to work in the school… ‘There is a lot of staff buy-in and a real team ethos.’”

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“Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning. There are strong relationships between staff and pupils.”

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“Trustees know the school well… They use this information to hold leaders to account effectively.”

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“Children settle quickly in the early years. Staff rightly focus on developing children’s vocabulary and communication skills.”

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“Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum… As a result of this well-planned and well-taught curriculum, pupils achieve well.”

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“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported in mathematics… As a result, pupils achieve well in mathematics.”

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