Vision and Values

Values

At our school, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can flourish. Our core values guide our daily interactions and ambitions.

Vision

At The Prescot School, our ambitious Personal Development programme is integral to students thriving and developing in school and beyond. Through our programme, students gain the skills and knowledge to excel personally, contribute positively to the school community, engage actively in local or national initiatives, and understand their role in the global context. We prepare students for the future, providing direction, a moral compass, and the knowledge to be valuable members of society.

Guided by our mission to nurture well-rounded, socially responsible individuals equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world, and our motto ‘Futuram civitatem inquirimus’ (Seeking society’s future), this work embodies our KIT values and the British Values.

At The Prescot School, we teach PSHE, RSE, British Values, and character development because they are essential for preparing students to thrive in life beyond the classroom. These areas help young people develop resilience, empathy, respect, and the ability to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing world. They underpin our commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are academically prepared and socially responsible. We deliver this through a rich blend of standalone lessons, drop-down days, assemblies, form time, trips, and enrichment activities, ensuring students experience these principles in meaningful, real-life contexts. By embedding these values and skills, we strengthen our school community, promote kindness, integrity, and tenacity, and empower students to contribute positively to society—locally, nationally, and globally. This holistic approach creates a culture where every student feels equipped to succeed and make a difference.

Intent

At The Prescot School, our Personal Development programme is designed to ensure every student thrives personally, socially, and academically. We aim to:

• Develop responsible, respectful, healthy, and active citizens who contribute positively to society
• Promote spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, ensuring equality of opportunity and valuing diversity.
• Cultivate character, confidence, and resilience, underpinned by our core values of Kindness, Integrity, and Tenacity, so students can succeed in a rapidly changing world.
• Support mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing by building resilience, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and providing effective pastoral care.
• Educate students to stay safe, build healthy relationships, and make informed decisions, including through age-appropriate RSE.
• Equip students with the skills and knowledge to make informed choices in life, education, and future careers.
• Deliver a carefully sequenced careers programme (CIEAG) that prepares students for ambitious futures.
• Broaden cultural capital through enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
• Foster pupil voice and leadership, empowering students to influence decision-making and community life.
• Encourage engagement with local and global issues, promoting compassion, responsibility, and social justice.
• Prepare students for life in modern Britain by actively promoting British Values through our ethos and curriculum.

Implementation