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Vision and Values

Our Vision

"Rooted in Christian values of Truth, Grace and Courage, we nurture hope through play, nature and curiosity — empowering every child to communicate, collaborate and advocate for themselves and others. We instil a lifelong love of learning, inspiring children to think deeply, problem-solve critically, act kindly, and become agents of change. "

Our Motto 

“Small School, Big Hearts, Endless Hope.” 

What does this mean?

🌿 Small School

Being a small school is one of our greatest strengths.

It means that:

  • Every child is truly known, valued and understood
  • Strong relationships are built between children, staff and families
  • Learning can be personalised to meet individual needs
  • Children feel safe, supported and confident to be themselves

Our small size allows us to create a nurturing, family-like environment where everyone belongs.

❤️ Big Hearts

At the centre of our school is a culture of kindness, care and compassion.

We talk about “big hearts” because:

  • We treat each other with respect, empathy and understanding
  • Children learn to care for others and look beyond themselves
  • We celebrate differences and include everyone
  • Our community supports one another through both challenges and successes

Our values of Truth, Grace and Courage help shape the way we live and learn together every day.

🌈 Endless Hope

Hope is at the heart of everything we do.

We believe in “endless hope” because:

  • Every child has limitless potential
  • We encourage children to believe in themselves and their future
  • We teach resilience — that challenges are opportunities to grow
  • Our Christian vision reminds us that hope brings light, even in difficult times

Hope inspires our children to dream big, persevere and become positive agents of change in the world.

Our Values 

Truth | Grace | Courage 

Our values are lived out by everyone in our school community. They are underpinned by our Christian belief that we are all God’s people and that every individual matters. 

We warmly welcome children and families of all faiths and of no faith. We strive to promote a deep awareness, understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity within our local, national and global communities. Our curriculum and resources reflect and celebrate the lived experiences and heritage of our pupils. 

How did we choose these values? 👉 Click here to see all about our Vision and Values launch day Jan 2026 

 

Truth 

Learning who we are, being honest and standing up for what is right. 

Truth helps us to: 

  • Be honest in our words and actions 

  • Understand who we are and what we believe 

  • Take responsibility for our choices 

  • Build trust with others 

  • Stand up for what is right 

  • Learn from our experiences 

  • Speak with confidence and integrity 

  • Reflect on our thoughts and feelings 

Bible Verses 

  • John 14:6 – “I am the way, the truth and the life.” 
    Jesus teaches us what is true and how to live. 

  • Ephesians 4:25 – “Tell the truth to each other.” 
    A simple guide to honesty in friendships and daily life. 

Bible Stories 

  • The Boy Samuel (1 Samuel 3) 
    Samuel listens to God and speaks truthfully to Eli, showing honesty and faith. 

  • Jesus and Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1–10) 
    Zacchaeus tells the truth and changes his ways, showing how truth helps us grow and repair relationships. 

  • Daniel and the Lion’s Den (Daniel 6) 
    Daniel remains true to God, teaching us about integrity and standing firm in our beliefs. 

 

Grace 

Having a positive impact in the world, showing kindness, forgiveness and love. 

Grace helps us to: 

  • Show kindness and compassion to others 

  • Forgive and seek forgiveness 

  • Care for those around us 

  • Support and encourage one another 

  • Include everyone in our community 

  • Act with love in our words and actions 

  • Make a positive difference in the world 

  • Show empathy and understanding 

Bible Verses 

  • Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and forgiving to each other, just as God forgave you.” 
    A reminder that kindness and forgiveness are at the heart of how we live. 

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is all you need.” 
    God supports us, especially when we find things difficult. 

Bible Stories 

  • The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32) 
    A powerful story of forgiveness, love and welcome. 

  • Jesus Heals the Paralysed Man (Mark 2:1–12) 
    Jesus shows grace through forgiveness and compassion. 

  • The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) 
    A story of generosity and kindness without expecting anything in return. 

 

Courage 

Being prepared to step out and do the right thing, even when it is hard. 

Courage helps us to: 

  • Be curious and creative 

  • Celebrate our own and others’ successes 

  • Have a positive attitude to work and play 

  • Do the right thing, even when it is difficult 

  • Learn from our mistakes 

  • Make the most of every opportunity 

  • Persevere when we face challenges 

  • Believe in ourselves 

Bible Verses 

  • Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; God is with you wherever you go.” 
    A reminder for children when trying something new. 

  • Psalm 56:3 – “When I am afraid, I will trust in you.” 
    A comforting promise when we feel unsure. 

Bible Stories 

  • David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17) 
    David shows courage through trust in God, not strength alone. 

  • Esther (Book of Esther) 
    Esther bravely speaks up to do what is right. 

  • Moses and the Burning Bush (Exodus 3–4) 
    Moses feels afraid, but God gives him courage to lead. 

 

Hope 

Hope is a special theme shared across our school and church community. It reminds us that hope helps us to keep going, brings light in difficult times, and is something we can share with others. 

Hope is inclusive — it belongs to everyone, regardless of faith or background. It connects us as a community and encourages us to look forward with confidence. 

Through worship, values learning and creative work, our children explore how hope flows through everything we do — like water flowing through a river. 

By focusing on hope, we help our children understand that, although we may come from different backgrounds and beliefs, we are united by shared values of kindness, courage, truth and care for one another. 

Hope means sharing in the joy that comes from believing that all is never lost. 

For Christians, hope means trusting in God and believing that the foundations of the world are good. 

Bible Verse 

  • Genesis 9:16 – “Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures.” 

  • Romans 15:13- "May the God of HOPE fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with HOPE by the power of the Holy Spirit."

 

 

‘Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.’

Colossians 3:14

Home School Values

These Home School Value Sheets are designed to support children’s spiritual and moral development by encouraging families to explore important values together. Each sheet focuses on a different value and includes fun, practical activities, discussion ideas, and reflection points to enjoy at home. Families can choose to explore the values in any order. These resources help strengthen the link between home and school, while encouraging meaningful conversations and shared learning experiences.

Community                         Respect                          Trust                          Hope                               Creativity                   Courage

Friendship                         Compassion                    Generosity                 Responsibility                  Truth                        Wisdom   

Perserverance                   Peace                            Justice                           Humility                              Dignity                     Joy

Service                               Thankfullness

 

 

British Values

In 2011, the Government defined British values as:

  • Democracy
  • The rule of law
  • Individual liberty
  • Mutual respect
  • Tolerance of other faiths and beliefs

As a school we promote these values in a variety of ways:

  • Through our key Christian values of compassion, gratitude and honesty;
  • Through our key learning behaviours: to be proactive, inventive, determined and reflective;
  • Through our high expectations of behaviour;
  • Through our high expectations of learning;
  • Through our school worship and Church festivals
  • Through our broad and stimulating curriculum, including the RE ‘Living Difference’ syllabus;
  • Through enrichment activities such as residentials, trips and welcoming visitors and experts to our school.

Democracy

Children at Compton All Saints’ have a range of opportunities for their voices to be heard and to be involved in the way the school develops.

  • At the start of each year pupils contribute to deciding what rules will make their class, and therefore their school, a safe and happy place to be.
  • Each year group of children votes annually for one boy and one girl to represent them on the school council. Those chosen are presented to parents and children as part of a Celebration Assembly.  The school council meets regularly with a member of staff and sometimes a Governor.  Small action research projects are carried out that genuinely effect change within the school.
  • Leadership is encouraged at all levels. Children have the chance to become class monitors, librarians, sports captains and reading partners during the course of the school year. 
  • Democracy is promoted through PSHE lessons, collective worship and curriculum topics – eg Ancient Greece. It is also explored through reading and discussions about local, national and international news stories.

The Rule of Law

The importance of rules and laws is regularly reinforced during normal school days through dealing with behaviour issues and exploring ideas during collective worship and class discussions.  Within Compton, children know that the school’s key values underpin the way in which we expect people to behave and treat each other.  They know that compassionate and honest behaviour will be celebrated and that there are clear consequences for unacceptable behaviour. 

The RE curriculum, circle time, PSHE and collective worship also give children opportunities to explore ideas around morality, developing a strong sense of right and wrong to help them do the right thing even when it is difficult. 

In a wider context, children are taught about the value and reasons behind laws, the responsibilities that are involved and the consequences when rules and laws are broken.  Real understanding of this is developed through discussing and applying rules in different contexts – eg Forest School and Bikeability training.  Visits from authorities such as the Police and the Fire Service help to reinforce this message.

Individual Liberty

Within our school, children are actively encouraged to make their own choices knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment.  Through the Rights Respecting agenda, they begin to understand how rights and responsibilities are inextricably linked and try to consider these through contexts different from their own.

Through our key values and our broad-based curriculum, children are taught about personal responsibility, choices, friendships, sex and relationships, ambition and aspiration. They are encouraged to develop their interests and talents and taught how to keep themselves safe, including through E-Safety, visits from ChildLine and other local services.

Mutual respect

Our high expectations for learning and behaviour are reflected in our policies, including our Single Equality Policy, and are underpinned by our Christian values. 

Through our RE curriculum the children explore the key tenets of religions different from Christianity – Hinduism, Islam, Judaism – and those with other faiths are encouraged to share their beliefs and experiences. 

Other areas of the curriculum, such as PSHE, History, English (Let’s Think) also actively promote the importance of collaboration and the concept of looking for similarities whilst understanding difference.  Mutual respect is also promoted through our programme of collective worship and visiting speakers. 

Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

Compton All Saints’ is situated in an area which is lacking cultural diversity and so we work hard to highlight diversity with the children.  This is achieved through a carefully developed curriculum which celebrates diversity. Acceptance of different faiths and beliefs is promoted through the Hampshire County Agreed Syllabus for RE – Living Difference. The content of our PSHE, English and History curricula also promotes knowledge and understanding of different faiths and traditions.  This includes visits to places of worship that are both Christian and non-Christian.  Our local rector and foundation governors visit the school regularly.

Instances of bullying behaviour, including the use of racist or homophobic language is dealt with firmly and swiftly.  The Head Teacher keeps a behaviour log of all significant incidents and this is shared with Governors in an annual report. 

At Compton All Saints’ we will actively challenge pupils, parents or staff who express opinions that are contrary to fundamental British values, including extremist views.