Aims and Ethos

Children learn best when they are happy, secure, respected and valued as individuals.
Learning should be positive, enjoyable and rooted in life experiences.
Through a shared language and approach we aim to nurture a child’s emotional and social development.
The learning environment needs to be inspiring and interactive.
We want our children to become increasingly independent learners, able to celebrate their successes, reflect on their learning and identify their next step.
We encourage children to develop respect for themselves, for others and for their environment.
Children should become aware of their community, both local and global.
We encourage children to have high expectations of themselves and high aspirations for the future.
Children should be encouraged to develop creativity through every aspect of the curriculum.
Everyone working in or visiting the school should feel special and valued for the contributions that they are able to make.
We have a commitment to provide an environment where the safety and well-being of children is paramount.