The values which will inform and underpin our planning are as follows:
\n\nbe exciting and inspirational
\n\tbe inclusive, seeking to meet the varied individual needs of all of our students, providing the widest possible range of opportunities within and beyond the curriculum and a sense of achievement for all
\n\tchallenge all students at an appropriate level
\n\thelp students to take increasing responsibility for their own learning and lives.
\n\tshould all be valued as individuals, deserve respect and must in turn be helped to demonstrate respect for themselves, others and their environment
\n\tare uniquely talented and must be helped to grow in confidence and self-esteem as they develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to ‘do the best they can’ and ‘be the best they can’
\n\tmust be helped to develop into independent thinkers and learners able to make decisions and take responsibility for their own learning, lives and actions
\n\tdeserve a pleasant and supportive environment characterised by positive relationships and a culture in which achievement of all kinds is valued and celebrated.
\n\tare the school’s most valuable asset and will only thrive and be fully effective in an atmosphere of respect and support in which they are listened to and in which they are encouraged to act as ‘critical friends’ to one another
\n\tshould always be ambitious for themselves and their students, recognising that ‘good enough never is’ and that it is acceptable to make mistakes (but not repeat them!) as part of the learning and improvement process
\n\tmust be helped to develop professionally and keep abreast of educational innovation and developments in such a way as to maximise effectiveness, job satisfaction and career prospects.
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\n\nIn striving to move towards our vision, we recognise that we must commit ourselves to:
\n\nhelping our students grow into adults who will make a positive contribution as citizens in an increasingly global society that is changing rapidly socially, economically and technologically
\n\ttaking a broad view of education incorporating an emphasis on developing emotional and spiritual wellbeing, creativity, social skills, problem solving skills and flexibility of approach as well as the knowledge, understanding and skills embedded within academic and vocational areas of the curriculum
\n\tmaintaining clear parameters of acceptable behaviour and high standards of conduct based on mutual respect and support
\n\texcellence in all aspects of our provision.
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