Vision, Values & Ethos
🌟Our Christian Vision
‘By their fruits shall you know them.’ (Matthew 12:33)
At Blackfordby St Margaret’s CE Primary School, we nurture every child so that all develop a genuine love of learning and are well‑prepared for the next stage of their education. Our school vision emphasises our commitment to providing an ambitious education within a strong Christian framework.
We aim for every child to flourish and succeed — academically, personally and spiritually — knowing they are uniquely created and deeply valued.
We encourage children to understand the meaning and significance of faith and spirituality, and promote Christian values through the rich experiences we offer to all pupils and staff. We work closely with the Diocese of Leicester, the RISE Multi Academy Trust, and our parish church, St Margaret of Antioch, where we gather to worship for major Christian festivals.
Our school ethos is confidently and distinctively Christian.
🌟 Our Christian Values
Our core Christian values shape our school community and guide how we learn, live and grow together.
Our values are:
- Patience
- Hope
- Perseverance
- Constancy
These values make a positive difference to our lives every day.
They help us:
- Strive to be the best we can be
- Build strong, caring relationships
- Grow spiritually
- Make wise choices
- Develop outstanding social and emotional skills
- Become compassionate, confident young people with a love of life and learning
🌟 Our Ethos
We are proud to be a Church of England primary school.
Our Christian ethos underpins all aspects of school life:
- Teaching and learning are imaginative, engaging and purposeful
- We celebrate the uniqueness of every child
- Children feel safe, happy and supported
- We work in partnership with families, community and church
- Leaders model excellence and servant‑hearted leadership
- Children grow in character, wisdom and compassion
By living out our vision and values, we help our children flourish as confident, thoughtful individuals ready to make a positive contribution to the world.
🌟 Collective Worship
Collective Worship is an important and treasured part of our day at Blackfordby.
- We gather daily as a school community
- Worship provides space for reflection, stillness and prayer
- Themes are rooted in our Christian values
- Worship is inclusive, invitational and inspiring
- Children help plan, lead and evaluate worship
- We celebrate Christian festivals together at St Margaret of Antioch Church
We believe that Collective Worship is a special time — different from the rest of the school day — where we can reflect, celebrate and deepen our understanding of what it means to be part of a loving Christian community.
Collective Worship documents:
🌟 Our School Prayers
Prayer plays a central role in the spiritual life of our school. Our prayers help us pause, reflect, give thanks and feel connected to one another and to God.
🌟 Our Christian Ethos Team
Our Christian Ethos Team is made up of children from across the school.
They:
- Support the school’s vision and values
- Help lead Collective Worship
- Evaluate worship experiences
- Support charitable outreach and community events
Their dedication shows our values in action — especially patience, hope, perseverance, and constancy.
🌟 Special Events & Celebrations
We celebrate the Christian year and important community events through a programme of services, activities and shared worship, including:
Easter Service
Our whole school community gathers at St Margaret of Antioch Church to celebrate the Easter story.
Harvest Festival
Children bring gifts and learn about gratitude and caring for others.
VE Day Display
Pupils created artwork and writing displayed in the church to mark VE Day — a proud moment for our school and community.
Christian Aid Appeal
Led by the Ethos Team, our school raised over £70 for Christian Aid. Thank you for your generosity.
🌟 SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican & Methodist Schools)
Our most recent SIAMS report celebrates our strong Christian identity, nurturing ethos and commitment to enabling all children and adults to flourish.
🌟 Church & Diocese Links
We have close and valued partnerships with:
- St Margaret of Antioch Church
- The Diocese of Leicester
- The Leicester Diocesan Board of Education (DBE)
These partnerships help us uphold our Christian distinctiveness and support our work in RE, worship and spirituality.
🌟 Church of England Vision for Education
We embrace the Church of England’s national vision for education:
- Educating for Wisdom, Knowledge & Skills
- Educating for Hope & Aspiration
- Educating for Community & Living Well Together
- Educating for Dignity & Respect
Further information can be found here:
Church of England Education & Schools
Leicester DBE
Leicester DBE Collective Worship/Resources & Ideas