Core Principles

Our Values

• We will know and value each child and look for the best in them
• We will value and respect every member of the school community and everyone will be encouraged to take responsibility, to make a contribution and to achieve their full potential
• The core values of integrity, courtesy, trust and care will suffuse every aspect of school life and all will be expected to treat others as they would wish to be treated
• We will be an open, welcoming and responsive school with clear lines of communication
• We will have high expectations of ourselves and each other
• The school will be at the heart of the local community

Teaching and Learning

• We will ensure every learner experiences success
• We will be an inclusive environment in which we are all learners and one where the learning needs of the individual are recognised
• We will make learning vivid and real
• We will strive to ensure that the whole school is an excellent learning environment which inspires, excites and celebrates effort and achievement
• There will be a broad curriculum of high quality that gives the children opportunities to make links, to make choices and take responsibility for their learning

Our School

• Through a rich curricular and extra-curricular programme, and strong links with the community, we will help each child discover and develop their talents and interests
• We believe in collective ownership and developing leadership throughout the organisation
• We will use every appropriate opportunity to unify the school and develop a whole school culture