At Tottington Primary School, our vision is to inspire and empower every child to 'aim high' in everything they do and be prepared a 'future of possibilities’.

It is our aim to promote a school vision which is underpinned by core values. We believe that it is our role to guide our pupils to become self-aware, self-regulating and intrinsically motivated individuals. These core values support the development of children as reflective learners within a calm, caring, happy and purposeful environment.

Pupils at our school are expected to uphold and demonstrate the four values of our school. We feel these values support children in becoming the best versions of themselves and positive members of our school, local and wider community. 

Be SAFE      Be a TEAM PLAYER      Have a good ATTITUDE      Show RESPECT

At Tottington Primary School we strive to ensure the safety and well-being of every child. By promoting the value of be SAFE we encourage our students to make responsible choices, take care of themselves and others, and create a secure environment where everyone feels protected.

We strongly believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration. The value of be a TEAM PLAYER encourages our students to work together, support one another, and celebrate each other's successes. We believe that by fostering a sense of unity and cooperation, our students will develop essential skills for their future endeavours.

Having a positive attitude is crucial for personal growth and success. The value of have a good ATTITUDE emphasizes the importance of resilience, perseverance, and a growth mindset. We encourage our students to approach challenges with optimism and embrace the learning opportunities that come their way.

Respect is the cornerstone of our school community. The value of show RESPECT teaches our students to appreciate diversity, listen to others perspectives, and treat everyone with kindness and empathy. We believe that fostering a culture of respect creates a harmonious environment where everyone feels valued and included.

TPS Star

Our four values form our school TPS star. Children are recognised and rewarded for demonstrating these values.

As a school we feel it is very important to respond to the needs of our local community and context. Our school team have developed five Local Context Values that we feel will enable our school community to achieve success in school and life. These are woven into all areas of our curriculum in order to give children the best chances in school life and beyond. These are reviewed and amended in response to the changing needs of our community.

• Communication and language - Confident Communicators
  • To understand, develop and use a comprehensive and diverse vocabulary.
  • Opportunities to read, speak and communicate appropriately to a wide range of audiences.
  • Work as part of a team, share ideas and listen to others.

• Physical and Mental Health - Healthy Heroes
  • Have a love of being active and an ability to sustain physical fitness.
  • Develop healthy habits and understand the importance of exercise and healthy living.
  • To be aware of factors affecting mental health and well-being and know how to manage these.
  • To understand that support is available.
  • To show empathy and understanding towards the SEMH needs of others.

• Global Citizenship - Global Citizens
  • Learn about and have a positive impact on local, national and global issues.
  • To foster a love of nature and care for their environment.
  • Learn about the monarchy, history of UK, politics, our links with other countries in the world.
  • Develop respect and understand other faiths, cultures and beliefs in our local community and the world.
  • Understand that we are all responsible for our own actions and these can have repercussions both positive & negative.

• Aspiration and ambition - Ambition Ambassadors
  • Have high expectations of themselves and others in order to become effective citizens of the future.
  • Have an understanding and clarity around future skills, careers and job roles regardless of gender.
  • To be creative, innovative and have an ability to problem solve in order to allow our minds not to be limited by what we are told is possible. To dream the impossible.

• Next Stage and future ready - Future Ready
  • To be emotionally ready for the next stage in their education.
  • To have an understanding of positive relationship skills and conflict resolution
  • To demonstrate the outward skills of:
    • Manners
    • Kindness
    • Honesty
    • Respect
    • Independence
    • Accountability of own actions
    • Take pride in what they do
    • Know how their behaviour impacts on others.
• To demonstrate the inward skills of:
  • Confidence
  • Resilience
  • Perseverance
  • Having a positive mindset / growth mindset
• To have the necessary skills to be an active participant in our technologically changing world.