Aims and Mission

AIMS AND ASPIRATIONS

• Pupils are enthusiastic and motivated in all they do
   
• Pupils achieve the very best of which they are capable
   
• Pupils develop the key skills to continue learning for life
   
• Pupils have the confidence and self esteem to tackle new challenges
   
• Pupils understand and have respect for themselves and others
   
• Pupils are positive members of society and the world around them

AIMS AND VALUES

Our children will:

• Be happy and secure
    
• Be high achieving learners – making excellent progress in relation to prior attainment
    
• Be enthusiastic and highly motivated to learn
    
• Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours characterised by high self esteem, independence and responsibility
    
• Develop key skills
    
• Become well-rounded citizens of the 21st Century

Our staff will:

• Create a vibrant environment
    
• Have secure subject knowledge
    
• Employ effective teaching strategies and ensure learning is relevant, creative, challenging, participative, and enjoyable
    
• Plan and assess effectively
    
• Set high expectations and pace lessons appropriately
    
• Provide a rich, stimulating and balanced curriculum
    
• Encourage children to solve problems, take risks and be creative
    
• Employ positive reinforcement and celebrate achievement
    
• Work in partnership with parents
    
• Contribute, take responsibility and develop initiatives
    
• Consistently hold high professional expectations of themselves and one another

 It is a school where:

• There is a positive ethos, confidence and optimism
    
• There is a culture of inclusion, enabling the participation and involvement of all
    
• There are caring relationships where children and adults are valued as individuals
    
• Diversity is celebrated and respected, and we challenge stereotypes
    
• We value fairness, honesty and integrity
    
• We believe practice can always be improved, and maintain an open dialogue about how children learn best
    
• We value the learning and development of pupils, staff and volunteers
    
• We learn from each other, making every effort to disseminate goods ideas and best practice
    
• We continually reflect, evaluate and challenge our existing beliefs