Welcome To
Latimer Primary School

The Four ‘Simple Truths’ form the basis of our school culture and provide a structure for our children to help them make the right choice. The ‘Simple Truths’ are referred to throughout the school day and every child and adult at Latimer are expected to live and work by them. Throughout the school you will find the ‘Simple Truths’ on display in the classrooms and areas such as the hall and library and you will hear them spoken about in the classrooms, playgrounds, lunch halls and assemblies. We share our simple truths with our families and governors.

I take Responsibility is a key aspect of our school ethos. Taking responsibility means to take ownership of our actions and to think carefully about our behaviour and learning. By taking responsibility our children take risks by attempting different challenges; they learn how to take the initiative and how to solve problems and they never blame others when things go wrong. If we see someone struggling or not taking responsibility for themselves we support them to make the right choice. Our children also learn to take responsibility for the community and world around them by learning about the impact of their actions on the environment and by understanding our British Values.

I treat others the way I expect to be treated guides our adults and children alike to the right way to behave towards others. It means that we support others in our school. If we see that someone is feeling lonely or upset we always make sure we help and check that they’re ok. It means that we don’t call people names, be unkind, or boast to others about our talents. We speak with respect, remember our manners and show gratitude towards those that help us and the world around us. If we see that someone is being hurt we put a stop to it by telling an adult or safe person.

I take pride in doing my best helps us to remember to always go the extra mile and be responsible for achieving our best. It means to be engaged, enthusiastic, and diligent and to be a good role model in and outside of the classroom. Our behaviour at Latimer is expected to be outstanding both in the playground, classrooms and in our attitude towards our work. Taking pride helps to build our self-esteem and gives our children and adults a deep sense of satisfaction in their achievements.

We are all equal but different helps children and adults to challenge bullying and stereotypes and creates a culture where we respect everybody irrespective of our backgrounds or experiences. Our children value and appreciate individual differences and treat everybody fairly. Children and adults feel safe within our inclusive environment and everybody is expected to respect individual beliefs and report inappropriate behaviour immediately.