About Us

Vision and Values

At Stoke St Michael Primary School, our Vision and Values lies in our deep-rooted generational ties, our close-knit community, and our commitment to fostering the growth and development of each child in a nurturing environment. Our approach is akin to the journey of a bird taking flight—emphasizing collaboration, support, and the potential for each child to soar.  

 “Together we are proud, together we are STOKE,” captures the essence of our school’s spirit.  

Our core values Successful, Trustworthy, Original, Kind, Equal (STOKE) underpin this:  

Successful.  

We equip your child with the skills and knowledge they need to reach new heights. By providing a comprehensive and enriching curriculum, we ensure that every child can achieve their fullest potential and feel a sense of accomplishment.  

Trustworthy

Our school is built on a foundation of trust, much like the reliance birds have on their flock. We create a secure and supportive environment where pupils, staff, and parents can collaborate with confidence and integrity.  

Original

Celebrating individuality is central to our ethos. Just as each bird has its unique flight path, we encourage creativity and originality in your child, allowing them to explore their interests and develop their distinct talents.  

Kind

Kindness is woven into the fabric of our school community. We foster a caring atmosphere where compassion and respect are paramount, ensuring that everyone feels valued and included.  

Equal

Equality is essential in our diverse and inclusive environment. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, promoting fairness, and celebrating the unique contributions of every member of our school community.  

Our ties to the local quarry and Mandates Hills, along with our generational legacy, form the heart of our identity. Stoke St Michael is not just a school; it is a place where families grow, generations connect, and children are inspired to aspire.  

At Stoke St Michael, being part of our family means embarking on an inspiring journey together. Your child is encouraged to spread their wings and achieve great things, supported by a community that values and uplifts them.  

 

Protected Characteristics

We work to ensure that our children understand that:

  • There are no outsiders at Stoke St Michael Primary and Nursery School
  • Everyone is different
  • We celebrate our differences
  • We are all equal in our differences

The Equality Act became law in 2010. It covers everyone in Britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Everyone in Britain is protected. This is because the Equality Act protects people against discrimination because of the protected characteristics that we all have.

Under the Equality Act, there are nine Protected Characteristics:

  1. Age
  2. Disability
  3. Gender reassignment
  4. Race
  5. Religion or belief
  6. Marriage or civil partnership
  7. Sex
  8. Sexual orientation
  9. Pregnancy and maternity

The 9 Protected Characteristics are actively promoted in school through:

  • Our school ethos, SDP, and SEF
  • Our school core Values
  • Conscious role modelling by all adults in the school community
  • Active engagement and communication with parents and carers
  • Collective Worship and class assemblies
  • Promotion of British Values across the school community
  • Discussion within curriculum subjects, taking a cross-curricular approach
  • Promoting articulation by building appropriate language and a coherent vocabulary across all subject areas
  • Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE) sessions
  • Religious Education (RE) lessons, RSE lessons and Protected Characteristic talks
  • Sporting competitions, festivals and opportunities
  • Art and Cultural activities
  • Pupil Voice e.g. School Councillors, Eco Warriors and Sports Leaders
  • Educational visits
  • Real-life learning outside the classroom
  • Guest speakers and visitors from the wider community
  • Developing stronger links with the local, national and international communities
  • Extra-curricular activities, after-school clubs, charity work and work within the local community

We firmly believe that embedding Protected Characteristics into the whole school ethos at Stoke St Michael promotes:

  • Self-esteem, self-knowledge and self-confidence of everyone in our school community
  • Respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic process will be raised
  • Acceptance of responsibility for their own behaviour
  • Respect for their own and other cultures
  • Understanding of how people can contribute positively to school and home life and to the lives of those living and working in the local community and beyond
  • An understanding of Equality, Human Rights and Protected Characteristics
  • An understanding of how citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process
  • An appreciation that living under the rule of law protects individual citizens and is essential for their wellbeing and safety of all
  • An understanding that the freedom to choose and hold other faiths and beliefs is protected in law
  • An acceptance that other people having different faiths or beliefs should be accepted and tolerated, and should not be the cause of prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour
  • An understanding of the importance of identifying and combating discrimination

At Stoke St Michael Primary and Nursery School we believe that every one is valued, respected and welcome to thrive within our community.