Vision Statement

Working together we aim to provide a happy and welcoming, safe and stable environment, where children can develop their confidence, self-esteem, and independence, as well as learn to respect and value other people, regardless of race, religion, gender, ability or background. We also aim to provide learning experiences and activities, which will develop the children's individual talents and abilities, in order to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to meet future challenges.

We believe that all children are different - they have a diversity of experiences and skills, learnt best through first-hand experiences, just as they have in the first four years of life. We believe that children's education should be a shared partnership between home and school, governors and the wider school community. we value parents as educators and will strive to strengthen this partnership, and to involve them in their children's education.

Through efficient use of our budget, we will provide a well-qualified staff and a well maintained and resourceful learning environment. The children will receive a broad, balanced and creative curriculum, in order for them to reach their potential. we will have high expectations of the children in all aspects of school life. Relationships are of the utmost importance and everyone in the whole school community should feel valued.

We aim:

To provide a friendly and caring atmosphere where all children are treated with respect, and can play and learn without fear or injury.
To establish a feeling of trust between adult and children creating a sense of security, whilst recognising their individual needs.
To help children use language effectively and imaginatively across the curriculum - reading, writing , mathematics.
To help children achieve confidence and understanding in order to develop their mathematical competence.
To develop a sense of wonder and interest in the world, and a will to preserve and protect the environment.
To encourage children to achieve high standards of learning and behaviour -courtesy, good manners, co-operation with and consideration for others.
To develop a positive attitude and enthusiasm towards learning -recognising achievements and successes.

Curriculum

To provide a wide, varied and challenging curriculum in accordance with Early Learning Goals and the National Curriculum.
To develop learning opportunities and first hand experiences to meet the needs of the children.
To provide new experiences and develop skills and knowledge that children may not have access to elsewhere.
To help children become articulate, literate and numerate.

Children

To develop self-esteem and confidence, through praise and encouragement - encourage co-operative and collaborative learning.
To provide opportunities for every learner to fulfil his or her potential - foster high expectations.
To develop a positive attitude towards learning and the confidence to persevere - develop crtical thinking and a capacity to think for themselves.
To treat other people with kindness and respect.
To respect and value property and equipment

Staff

To have high expectations of all children at every level - provide good role models and listen and respond with consideration.
To motivate and inspire children and foster their creativity and personal strengths.
To work as a supportive and effective member of the team.
To provide consistency in approach and attitude.
To keep records of children's progress to facilitate effective planning of future learning.

Staff Development

To support staff in continuing to develop their expertise in all areas of the curriculum.
To give staff the opportunity to reflect on their practice.
To value staff's expertise and provide appropriate challenges.
To give staff the opportunity to share their skills and expertise.

Physical Environment

To provide a safe and secure environment.
To provide an environment that is both informative, stimulating and aesthetically pleasing - as well as both clean and tidy, and in a good state of repair and decoration.
To provide good, high quality resources.

Parents and Community

To develop a partnership between home and the school community.
To value parents as educators and encourage active participation.
To encourage positivce links with the community.
To develop a sense of belonging within the school and the community.
To encourage tolerance and understanding of others, both in school and the wider community.
To work closely with the Governing Body for the development of the school community and its children.