Vision

An exemplary school at the heart of our community highly regarded for the opportunities offered, the achievements and character of our children and the excellence of our staff.

School Values

Aspire          Respect       Achieve

Values in Practice

Aspiration

• All staff, leaders and trustees will maintain an uncompromising focus on improving outcomes for all children regardless of starting points

• Children will be inspired learners as a result of outstanding teaching

• Children will leave our school well prepared for the future and the next stage of their education  

• All staff will be positive role models for children and introduce them to the inspirational stories of others

• Children will be offered the opportunity to take on a range of leadership roles to develop independence, personal responsibility and self-management of their behaviour

• Risk taking is encouraged and children view mistakes as an important part of the learning process

• Children have high expectations of what they can achieve and understand that perseverance, determination and resilience can result in great rewards

• Children are happy to come to school and enjoy undertaking the challenges offered

Children’s views Aspiration means…

 “working towards your dreams to accomplish things you never thought possible and in turn inspiring others through your achievements”

Respect

• The culture in our school supports mutual respect, tolerance and understanding of the views of others

• Children are encouraged to think for themselves and challenge what they see/hear through lively debate of opinions and questioning

• Pupils’ knowledge of personal safety and responsibility is demonstrated in the way that they show  respect for themselves and others

• Pupils demonstrate excellent independent learning behaviour

• Friendship is highly valued by all and everyone in school shows kindness to others

• All members of our school community are proud of our school, our work and our achievements

• Our school culture promotes diversity and equality of opportunity and supports and encourages all pupils and staff to excel

• Positive relationships, trust and the opportunity to be heard result in happiness and wellbeing of all

Children’s views Respect means…

“treating people, nature and property in the way that you would like to be treated so everyone feels valued, happy and comfortable. Respect yourself by always trying your best”

Achievement

• Everyone in our school has high expectations of themselves and others

• All children are supported to excel and given the right provision to match their individual needs

• All pupils will achieve regardless of starting points

• Children will be provided with a wide range of opportunities to excel in learning, arts, drama, creativity and sports and all achievements will be celebrated

• All pupils make excellent progress as a result of outstanding teaching

• Pupils demonstrate resilience and don’t give up when facing obstacles or adversity

Children’s views Achievement means…

“never giving up to accomplish something that you set out to do. Everyone at our school achieves something every day, no matter how big or small”

Children’s views gathered in Talk for Change December 2018