Putnoe Primary School Nursery | 2025 Detailed Profile (with Reviews)

Putnoe Primary School is required under section 78 of the Education Act 2002 to promote the spiritual, moral, mental and physical development of pupils.
As of November 2014, schools also need promote fundamental British values as part of the school curriculum.
Putnoe Primary is committed to serving its community.
It recognises the multi-cultural, multi-faith and ever-changing nature of the UK.
Putnoe Primary is dedicated to preparing pupils for their adult life beyond the formal, examined curriculum and ensuring that it promotes and reinforces British values to all its pupils.
Putnoe Primary does not have to promote or teach any particular belief, view or way of life that contradicts our outlook or ethos; however, we will not promote discrimination, or accept intolerance against people or groups, on the basis of their belief, opinion or background.
At Putnoe Primary School, pupils have numerous opportunities to have their views heard through pupil questionnaires and the pupil-elected school council, eco council, cultural ambassadors and anti-bullying ambassadors.
Our pupils are encouraged to have an input into what and how they learn to instil an understanding of democracy for their future.
Putnoe Primary School has a high regard for the laws that govern and protect the school, the responsibilities that this involves, and the consequences when laws are broken.
Pupils are taught these values and the reasons behind laws, whether they govern the class, the school or the country, that are essential for their well-being and safety.
Pupils are allowed healthy debate in class on the matter to encourage recognition of the importance of the law.
The school understands the importance of promoting British values through a comprehensive and unprejudiced curriculum.
A challenging task or an extra-curricular club, pupils have the freedom to base their choices on their interests.
Pupils are taught about their rights and personal freedoms, and are encouraged and advised on how to exercise these safely, for instance through teaching on e-safety and PSHE lessons.
Elements of choice in the school lunch hall within healthy boundaries.
This is reinforced through our Behavioural Policy and posters throughout the school promoting mutual respect.
Respect forms a core pillar of Putnoe Primary Schools ethos.
Pupils are treated with respect and learn to treat each other and all members of staff with respect reinforced in values assemblies and throughout the curriculum.
Putnoe Primary School acknowledges that tolerance is achieved through pupils knowledge and understanding of their place in a culturally-diverse society and the opportunity for pupils to experience such diversity.
Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs is supported by the RE and PSHE curriculum.
The school encourages its pupils from different faiths or religions to share their knowledge with their peers to enhance their learning.
The school openly challenges opinions and behaviour, demonstrated by both staff and pupils, that is odds with British values supported by annual professional development.