At Hackbridge Primary School our purpose is to provide a caring learning environment with high standards and expectations, where children grow into responsible, resilient, independent learners. We are a kind school and our school ethos is embedded in our core values: K indness, I nspiration, N urture and D etermination. We should be open and honest with each other We expect our children to have respect for the people and environment around them so that they become caring and sensitive members of the community showing respect and tolerance towards all others We encourage our children to believe in themselves and that they are capable of achieving amazing things Our children are the future and we strive to create and sustain a happy environment in which they can all experience a love and passion for learning where it is both interesting and fun We provide a safe and secure environment for our children and develop meaningful links with families and the local community We believe every child should be given equal opportunities regardless of learning needs, disability, religion, gender, culture or social background