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Be Kind, Be Belham - Our character curriculum

At The Belham Primary School, we believe that who a child becomes matters as much as what they achieve.

Our character curriculum goes beyond academic learning, nurturing empathy, integrity, resilience, and ethical decision-making. These qualities help children build strong relationships, make positive choices, and thrive in life and learning.

Our Approach Our promise to every child

A caring, confident future for your child

Helping children be their best selves

We want every child to feel safe, happy and valued. Our character curriculum helps them grow kindness, confidence and resilience, understand the link between effort and long-term goals, and build positive relationships with others.

Our Approach to Character Education

We bring our values to life through rich learning experiences, including PSHE lessons on fairness and self-awareness, outdoor learning and teamwork, and celebrating positive actions and achievements. We encourage independence, self-discipline and respectful decision-making, while fostering inclusion and using our wider community as a place for learning and belonging.

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What we promise every Belham child

High expectations for every child — all pupils enjoy rich, challenging learning that helps them achieve their very best.
A caring, celebratory culture — we notice effort and celebrate success in every form.
Growing independence and resilience — children are supported to take responsibility, persevere and bounce back from challenges.
Working together as one community — pupils, staff and parents share a sense of purpose and partnership.
Respect for everyone — every child and adult is valued and included, whatever their background or ability.
Learning that reaches beyond the classroom — we use our wider community and spaces like the school garden to inspire curiosity.

Teaching Character through Values

Through our character curriculum, we exemplify what our values look like in relation to our school community.

Belhamite Value

Brave
Equal
Loving

Character Learning

If someone doesn’t want the same as you

What this looks like

Agree to disagree
Compromise
Acceptance
Talk through concerns
Listen to views

Belhamite Value

Brave
Equal

Character Learning

How to disagree politely

What this looks like

Do we always agree
Understanding different viewpoints
Listening to others
Accepting that you won’t always agree
Moving on

Belhamite Value

Brave
Equal
Helpful

Character Learning

Resolving issues on the playground

What this looks like

Dealing with conflict
When and how to deal with it yourself
Know when to get support – play leaders and adults

Belhamite Value

Brave
Modest
Enthusiastic

Character Learning

Greeting a visitor

What this looks like

Showing yourself at your best
Confidently say ‘hello’ and ask how they are
Polite

Be Kind - Our Character Curriuclum

Be Kind, Be Belham - Our character curriculum

A caring, confident future for your child

Helping children be their best selves

Our Approach to Character Education

What we promise every Belham child

Teaching Character through Values

Through our character curriculum, we exemplify what our values look like in relation to our school community.