Quality Mark awarded to Rugby Infant School

A quality mark has been awarded to Bilton Infant School in Rugby for recognition of its impressive commitment to Values-based Education.

Values-based Education is an initiative which underpins the life and work of the school. It is a concept based on extensive research, which demonstrates the positive effects on pupils. When educators model and teach about universal, positive human values, it has an impact on pupils, both socially and academically.

The purpose of adopting VbE is to inspire young people to adopt positive values in their lives so that they can be the best people that they can be. The schools involved encourage their pupils to actively demonstrate the values in their daily lives, thereby helping to create a sustainable world. The quality mark is awarded following an independent audit to assess the school’s practice of VbE.

Headteacher Sharon Harris says “We are all very proud knowing that Bilton Infant School has been recognised as a school which is passionate about VbE.” The report states that the school “embraces every aspect … which is a testament to the hard work and commitment of all stakeholders.”

The report goes on to recognise the effect that VbE has had on Bilton. “This is a fantastic school where children’s self-esteem, social and emotional development is seen as a priority and is developed within a fun, well taught framework. Bilton Infant School is a wonderful environment with happy children and staff. The children express themselves confidently and their behaviour reflects the school’s values.”

Park Lane Primary School and Nursery and Race Leys Junior School in Warwickshire have also received the VbE Quality Mark. The headteachers of all three schools would be happy to talk to anyone interested in finding out more. Further information is also available on the VbE website.