Ethos and Values

Vision statement
 
To have uncompromising aspirations for every individual and for the school to be an exceptional, caring and inspirational community. 
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​We will achieve this through:

• High quality, inspirational and innovative teaching and learning.
• Inspirational and accountable leadership at all levels.
• Consistently high academic standards and expectations for every individual.
• Creative, exciting and memorable experiences inside and outside the classroom.
• A safe, secure and caring environment in which to work and learn.
• First class resources and state of the art facilities to support learning.

 
We want students to:

• Develop the attitudes, characteristics and self-belief to tackle any challenges in future life.
• Enjoy their time at school and be recognised as individuals.
• Develop good relationships and lasting friendships celebrating diversity.
• Acquire the skills, commitment and resilience to become successful, independent life-long learners.
• Take responsibility for leading themselves and others.
• Receive recognition and praise for their efforts and achievements in all areas of school life.
• Be active members who contribute to the school and wider community.
• Accept hard work and discipline as requirements for success.

 
We want staff to:
•       Receive innovative, developmental and effective training.
•       Be supported, cared for, challenged and valued.
•       Feel trusted and empowered to take risks in the classroom.
•       Have opportunities to develop and fulfil their potential in leading the school and their own professional development.
•       Participate in, contribute to and benefit from partnerships beyond the school.
•       Be a cohesive group with time and opportunities to develop partnerships and relationships with others within school.
•       Enjoy their work and find it fulfilling.

​Values
 
We are a values driven school and our core values should be at the forefront of all that we do.  These values were decided upon through consultation with staff, students, governors the definitions of them were articulated by the students.
Our values are:
 
Aspiration – wanting to be the best you can be with passion, enthusiasm and commitment
Community – working together and supporting each other to ensure we can all do our best
Integrity – honestly doing the right thing even if no one ever knows.
Respect – accepting and valuing our differences with courtesy and consideration
Responsibility – doing the things you are expected to do and accept the consequences or results of your actions

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