Our School Ethos and Values

REACH for the Stars

At Thomas A Becket Infant School, we encourage every child to REACH for the Stars through our shared values:

R – Respect
E – Effort
A – Attitude
C – Collaboration
H – Honesty

These values underpin everything we do and support our vision of creating a school community where children feel safe, kind and ready to learn.

We believe that every child deserves to feel valued, supported and inspired. Through positive relationships, high expectations and engaging learning experiences, we nurture confident, resilient and enthusiastic learners who are ready to thrive both now and in the future.

Our Values

At Thomas A Becket Infant School we aim to:

• Provide a safe, and nurturing environment where every child feels a sense of belonging and can thrive.
• Foster a culture of kindness, respect and inclusion where positive relationships are at the heart of school life.
• Support the development of the whole child, recognising the importance of emotional wellbeing alongside academic achievement.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning through meaningful and engaging experiences.
• Deliver a rich, broad and ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge, skills and understanding progressively.
• Develop confident communicators by promoting high-quality talk, language and vocabulary across all areas of learning.
• Ensure every child becomes a successful reader through high-quality phonics and a strong reading culture.
• Inspire children to become independent learners who demonstrate resilience, responsibility and pride in their achievements.
• Provide personalised learning opportunities and appropriate support so that every child can succeed and achieve their potential.
• Celebrate effort, achievement and personal growth, recognising success in all its forms.
• Enrich learning through first-hand experiences, outdoor learning, visitors, trips and opportunities beyond the classroom.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community, recognising that children achieve best when home and school work together.
• Value, support and develop our staff so they can continue to provide the highest quality education and care for our children.

What Makes Thomas A Becket Special

We are proud to offer experiences and opportunities that enrich children's learning and personal development, including:

• Exceptional outdoor learning through our Forest School, Nurture Farm and Conservation Area, helping children develop confidence, resilience and a love of nature.
• A creative, hands-on curriculum that inspires curiosity and encourages active engagement in learning.
• A wide range of enrichment opportunities, clubs and activities that help children discover and develop their talents.
• Our pupil leadership group, the TASC Force (Thomas A Becket School Council), which enables children to have a meaningful voice in school life.
• A welcoming school community where families are encouraged to participate in school life through volunteering, workshops and events.

Our Commitment

Everything we do is driven by our belief that children learn best when they feel safe, valued and inspired. By working together with families and our wider community, we ensure that every child leaves Thomas A Becket with the confidence, skills and love of learning needed to continue reaching for the stars.