Turvey Primary School is celebrating after becoming the first school in Bedfordshire to receive the nationally recognised Character Education Quality Mark.
The award recognises the school’s work in developing pupils’ character alongside academic achievement, with a focus on values including respect, resilience, responsibility and kindness.
School leaders said the accolade followed a detailed assessment process examining how character education is embedded throughout school life.
‘Incredibly proud’
Headteacher Sharon Coles said the award reflected the efforts of staff, pupils and the wider school community.
“We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition,” she said.
“At Turvey Primary, we believe education is about shaping confident, caring, and responsible young people. This award reflects the dedication of our staff, pupils, and wider community.”
Assessors praised the school’s inclusive ethos, opportunities for pupil leadership, and the way children demonstrate the school’s values both inside and outside the classroom.
Inspiring others
As the first school in Bedfordshire to achieve the award, Turvey Primary said it hopes its success will encourage other schools to place character education at the centre of their approach.
The school also confirmed that it currently has places available for September and that it offers a free breakfast club for pupils from 8.20am.
