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aims and values...
Aims give point and purpose to the work of the
school. They represent the collective expression of what the individuals who work in the school and the community it serves believe to be its “Raison D’Etre.” They ensure clarity of our school’s overarching concerns, intentions and aspirations. They are the backbone around which we build our policies and against which we measure the quality of our service to students, parents/carers and the community.
We are committed to providing a full educational experience for all our pupils which is effective, enjoyable and rewarding.
1. ETHOS
To be a caring school where each person is recognised as a unique, valued, participating member, where values of tolerance, courtesy and respect for
others are actively promoted.
2. ATTAINMENT
To provide a learning environment which encourages high
expectations and achievements.
3. LEARNING AND TEACHING
To provide a learning environment which takes account of individual learning styles, stimulates willing, interested learning and encourages independent critical thinking and enquiry.
4. CURRICULUM
To provide students with a range of skills required by our changing society, world of work and to help students develop positive social qualities.
5. PARTNERSHIP
To build an active partnership between staff, students, parents and the wider community for the benefit of all.
6. LIFESTYLE
To encourage a respect for, and understanding of the environment, and to promote a healthy life-style for staff and students.
7. MANAGEMENT/ LEADERSHIP
To create an environment which enables staff to work to their best ability within a supportive and empowering management climate.
SCHOOL VALUES
1. COMPASSION:
All members of the school community are expected to display sensitivity and feeling towards each other and should be encouraged to extend this to the broader local, national and world communities of which we are part.
2. CO-OPERATION:
Understanding the importance of working together should be promoted within the school community.
3. EQUALITY:
It should be recognised within the school community that every member is of equal value and that the curriculum should provide for the needs of each individual pupil
4. INTEGRITY:
Honesty and truthfulness underpin the mutual trust and respect that enable the school community to function in a healthy manner.
5. RESPECT:
Everyone involved with the school is expected to treat others with consideration and to respect their aspirations.
6. RESPONSIBILITY:
All members of the school community should demonstrate willingness to act independently and should recognise that they are responsible for the decisions and choices they make and how they affect others.
SCHOOL AIMS