Vision & Values
Our Christian Vision
We are an inclusive Church School with a commitment to providing quality education that meets the needs of all. We aim to create successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens through our Christian approach of love and cooperation. ‘Let all that you do be done in love’ encourages us to have a lifelong love of learning so we flourish as human beings.
At St Barnabas C.E First and Middle School, we treat each other with mutual respect, pride ourselves on our positive relationships and work in a climate where we can lay the foundations for our values to be built upon.
Our School Values are:
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Respect
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Generosity
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Love
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Thankfulness
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Honesty
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Courage
Christian Values Education underpins all aspects of our school life and gives staff and pupils the opportunity to discuss and reflect on the values in life that they believe in. Every month, we base our Collective Worship times and personal, social, health and citizenship education (PSHE) lessons on the value in order that all children understand their importance to all people in society and throughout the world and its importance in the Christian faith.
Christian Values Education will enable our children to:
- Be happy and special in their own way
- Trust each other
- Listen to each other and learn from each other
- Learn from any mistakes they may make
- Feel safe
- Feel loved and cared for
- Be confident and have high self-esteem
- Use their skills to the best of their ability
- Be highly successful learners in their own right
- Be truly creative
- Make a difference to the world through who and how they are
- Develop good relationships with a wide range of people
- Treat everyone with respect
- Take responsibility for themselves and their actions
- Develop maturity of thinking
- Develop wisdom about themselves and their world
- Experience the thrill of, and develop a thirst for, learning
- Have self-respect and behave responsibly
- Be resilient and learn through being able to overcome challenges
- These values underpin all that we do in inspiring excellence now and in the future
How does the teaching of Religious Education underpin the Christian vision of the school?
At St Barnabas, Religious Education (RE) contributes to the outworking of our vision by ensuring that as a school we create safe learning environments in which the children feel able to express their opinions and views without judgement. As a school, we ensure that children and adults feel as though they can talk about Christianity and other world religions in the way that Jesus taught us all to love one another. Everything we do is underpinned by our love and care for one another. At St. Barnabas, love is the root that grounds us in our day-to-day lives in school and outside in the wider community. We show care, compassion and love to everyone around us.
Elements Diocesan Learning Trust: Vision and Values
Our Vision
On 1 September 2026, Elements Diocesan Learning Trust and the Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust came together as one organisation. Today, we are Elements Diocesan Learning Trust (formerly known as the Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust), united by a shared commitment to excellence, inclusion and Christian service.
Our vision is ‘Flourishing together, in the love of God’
We believe every child, every colleague and every school should be supported to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Rooted in Christian values, we work together to provide exceptional education, nurture wellbeing and create opportunities that enable all to live life in all its fullness (John 10:10).
To Love, To Learn, To Serve
Through Collaboration, Honesty and Hope
Our Values
Love: We show compassion, kindness and care, ensuring every individual is valued and supported.
Learn: We inspire curiosity, growth and excellence, helping everyone fulfil their potential.
Serve: We act with purpose and humility, making a positive difference in our schools and communities.
Collaboration: We are stronger together, sharing expertise and working in partnership to achieve more.
Honesty: We act with integrity, openness and trust, doing what is right for children and young people.
Hope: We inspire aspiration and optimism, empowering everyone to embrace the opportunities ahead.
Our vision is rooted in the Church of England Vision for Education, which champions human flourishing, dignity, community, wisdom and hope. We believe educational excellence and wellbeing go hand in hand, enabling every child and young person to thrive and make a positive contribution to the world around them. For those who would like to know more about this vision and what it means for our schools, the National Society for Education documents are a recommended read.