A courageous advocate is someone who supports, champions and speaks up for a cause that is important and meaningful to them. 

At Mears Ashby C of E Primary School we want to support and encourage our children to become courageous advocates, not just locally but nationally and globally.

At some point in life we will all face challenges and need support to help us overcome these barriers. We teach our children that is important to help others regardless of where they come from or what their challenges are. We teach this in many ways; through our work on values, by links to the Bible, other faiths and world views as well as learning about other courageous advocates. We want our children to have confidence to discuss and debate big ideas, to challenge injustice and engage in activities that can bring about change on some level.

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."

                                                                                        (Proverbs 31: 8-9)

In recent years we have carried out fundraising to raise awareness of issues and support those working for change, including:

• local foodbank
• Race for life/Cancer research
• Comic Relief
• Children in Need
• Royal British Legion
• Books for Africa

We aim for our children to develop an excellent grasp on the meaning of belonging to a local and global community and the sense of responsibility that comes with this belonging.

As a school, the children have voted and chosen to support: