Ethos, Vision & Values

We will:

• Inspire the next generation.

• Provide an inclusive setting enabling every child to reach their potential.

• Go the extra mile – care and nurture the next generation.  

• Establish great relationships by never giving up on a child and remove any barriers to learning, creating  new possibilities.

• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with families and the local community.

• Develop a learning culture throughout the school through high quality professional development for all staff.

• Celebrate each child’s uniqueness, individuality, talents and achievements.

• Offer an extensive range of enrichment opportunities (Turner 25) that they may not otherwise experience.

Values

• We treat everyone with kindness

• We love to learn

• We always do our best

• We always do the right thing

Folkestone Primary is proudly part of the Turner Schools Trust.

The Turner Trust values and ethos perfectly complement the approach at Folkestone Primary and work in harmony to ensure the children in the Turner family are supported during the entire school journey.

The Turner Trust values are:-

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children

• Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve

• Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective

• Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.

• Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.

• Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.

• Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.

• Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry

• Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.