Our Motto
Our School Council, in consultation with our pupils, developed our motto. It was taken from our belief that anything is possible and we must give every child the opportunity to surprise us:
‘From possibility to reality…’
Our Vision
We equip children with the skills and knowledge to achieve their true potential, and inspire them with a rich and varied curriculum. We are proudly committed to an inclusive approach, while ensuring an excellent learning environment for all our pupils.
The De Bohun Child
At De Bohun, we develop the whole child, ensuring that they are ready for the next stage of their journey in this ever-changing world. We want our children to become responsible citizens who care for their neighbours, community and the wider environment and we equip them with the skills they’ll need to thrive in the future, wherever it takes them.
De Bohun children learn to learn. They become resilient, responsible and reflective. They find and develop their unique strengths. They are ready to take risks and make mistakes because they know that this will help them to learn. Our broad curriculum teaches children key life skills, and our careers days encourage children to be aspirational leaders.
All of this means that our children are prepared for life in modern Britain and are ready to be successful in their future.
Encompassing the six Rs:
Resilience
Resourceful
Responsibility
Relationships
Risk-taking
Reflective
“Parents and carers told me that staff routinely go the extra mile to help children to be successful. This includes helping them to settle when they first start, making sure their children’s special educational needs are met, and never giving up on finding solutions to difficulties. Although they live some way from the school, several parents gladly make the daily journey because of what the school offers.”
~ Ofsted, January 2020
British Values
Democracy
We have an active School Council and every child is given the opportunity to represent their class. Children have to present to the class why they would be a good School Council member and are then elected through a secret ballot.
Previously, our School Council has redesigned the school logo and spent over £10,000 to improve the playground. Children and parents complete an annual questionnaire where they are able to put forward their views and opinions about the school.
Children’s voice is also a key part of our work in school, and children are
encouraged to give their opinion on a wide range of different areas. We also join debates with other schools and encourage children to share their opinions and to justify them, and to respect those of others.
The Rule of Law
The importance of laws, whether they are those that govern the class, the school, or the country, is consistently reinforced at De Bohun. Pupils are taught from an early age the rules of the school. This is the De Bohun Way. Pupils 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.
Children are taught that every action has a consequence. Visits from authorities such as the Police and Fire Service help to reinforce this message.
Individual Liberty
At De Bohun, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make informed choices. Pupils are encouraged to follow the 6Rs (be responsible, resilient, resourceful and reflective, take risks and build positive relationships) and are given the freedom to make choices, for example taking part in our numerous extracurricular clubs and opportunities.
Children understand that they have personal freedoms, but we educate them to ensure they exercise them safely, through lessons such as e-safety.
Mutual Respect
Our school ethos and behaviour policy has revolved around core values such as respect, and pupils have been part of discussions and assemblies about what this means and how it is shown. Weekly circle time plays an active role in ensuring that the children understand and show respect towards each other.
The school ethos and aims promote respect for others and this is reiterated through the De Bohun Way.
Tolerance of Those of Different Faiths and Beliefs
De Bohun is a diverse and multicultural school. We celebrate Black History Month and recognise the achievements of people from different cultures and religions.
We actively promote diversity through celebrations of different faiths and
cultures. Religious Education and PSHE lessons reinforce messages of tolerance and respect for others. Members of different faiths and religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school.
The children visit places of worship that are important to different faiths. We also have theme assemblies and weeks where we celebrate and learn different cultures and beliefs.