Vision and Values
Our vision
The strategic aims are as follows:
- To develop the self-esteem of all members of our academies so that they are prepared to accept the life challenges which they may face.
- To be inclusive – we welcome all children and provide challenging educational experiences for each individual.
- To help each individual to strive to reach his/her full potential through the provision of a motivating and relevant curriculum.
- To provide an interesting and stimulating environment which reflects the cultural diversity of the school and its community.
- To provide an atmosphere where learning can be fun for all concerned and appreciated as a worthwhile activity in its own right, not just a means to an end and going beyond the confines of school.
- To help each individual to strive to reach his/her full potential through the provision of a motivating and relevant curriculum.
- To provide a welcoming atmosphere, based on positive relationships, where everyone is valued, discrimination is challenged and not accepted.
- To secure value for money through the economic, efficient and effective use of the resources it deploys in order to achieve the aims above.
Our learning attitudes:
Believe
- Believe we can all ‘be the BEST we can be’.
- Believe and trust in yourself and others.
- Believe things can always be improved.
- Believe that every child and adult makes a positive contribution.
Engage
- Engage with school development positively.
- Engage effectively with all staff teams across the MAT.
- Proactively engage with our communities.
- Engage with other professionals and be outward facing to improve practice for our children.
Succeed
- Be solution-focused when facing challenges.
- Expect everyone to achieve and enjoy all aspects of school life.
- Have high expectations and aspirations for all.
- Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
Try
- Embrace and persevere with new initiatives and procedures.
- Demonstrate determination and resilience when faced with challenges.
- Reflect to bring about improvement.
- Give your BEST.
Our school values:
Be kind
When we are kind we…
- are thoughtful and supportive towards others
- understand the wellbeing of others
- demonstrate emotional intelligence
- listen to others
- choose our words carefully. (THINK)
Be honest
When we are honest we…
- are truthful
- give constructive feedback
- ask for support
- recognise strengths and limitations
- have courageous conversations.
Be responsible
When we act responsibly we…
- look after our environment and everything in it
- are responsible for our own actions
- lead effectively
- accept our mistakes
- manage our workload
Be respectful
When we show respect we…
- develop positive relationships
- value opinions and differences
- actively listen
- share
- uphold self-respect.