Fielding becomes the first school in Ealing to be awarded Values Quality Mark

We are excited to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious IVET Values Quality Mark in recognition of our innovative Values-based Educational philosophy. We are the first school in Ealing and only the seventh primary school in London to ever be awarded this quality mark.

The award recognises that Fielding puts ‘values’ at the heart of the school. With a rounded programme of assemblies and events developing pupil's spiritual, moral, social, cultural and ethical intelligence, we create a cohesive and effective learning environment. Through a focus on values, pupils better understand themselves and the world around them, increasing self-esteem and confidence to explore and develop to their full potential.

We began our Values-based Education journey in the summer term of 2014, each new month we focus on a different value such as compassion, determination and responsibility. We also involve parents through our Values Ambassador award scheme and practice three compulsory daily classroom ‘brain breaks’ to allow pupils to reflect and focus on their learning.

Peter Dunmall, Head said: “We are very proud to have been awarded a Quality Mark for our Values-based Education philosophy. We believe that by putting values at the heart of everyday learning we are giving pupils the skills not only to excel academically, but to understand themselves as people. This understanding will be invaluable to them in the classroom today, and as they develop as adults in the future.”

Nigel Cohen at International Values-based Education Trust commented: “Fielding Primary School is providing the most wonderful environment for pupils, staff and the wider environment to experience and engage with their deeply meaningful values. It is clear that pupils who pass through this school are developing skills and competences that will help them develop a productive and fulfilling life.”