School Values

St Stephen's Tockholes Mission Statement

"Inspiring God's children to achieve their full potential.  We are a small school, but big enough to care and inspire all children.  We provide a safe Christian environment for all to work and play together."

School Ethos

 The Christian faith and its teachings is the basis for every aspect of life at our school. This school is distinguished by the support of its entire staff, for its Christian foundation, promoting a sympathetic understanding of Christianity and other faiths. We nurture the spiritual development of all members of the school community and promote mutual respect and responsibility. We provide effective teaching of the National Curriculum, encouraging the highest achievement for each child. We value the contribution each child makes to the life of the school and take account of individual’s needs. This school has strong links with home and Parish Church, maintaining an effective balance between service to the Church and service to the community. At St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Tockholes, we promote an ethos of excellence and endeavour for all, in a caring and Christian setting.

Our school 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.

Our core values for 2019-2021

“Community, Friendship, Humility, Compassion, Hope, Forgiveness, 

rooted firmly in Agape, Love. “

Our Strategic Aims for 2019-2021

Friendship

To equip children to develop socially and emotionally, having due regard for other people's feelings and situations.  Developing empathy, resilience and self-confidence.

Compassion

To inspire children to show compassion for others in school and in the local and global communities.

Forgiveness

To encourage respect, understanding for and forgiveness of others.

Community 

To strengthen links with the local community and Church.

To develop an inclusive community where all are included and all are valued.

Hope

To create a community where hope is firmly rooted in the fullness of God, where each individual can fulfill their true potential

Humility

To inspire empathy and compassion, putting the needs of others before themselves.