Aims & Values
AimsThe aims of the school follow the current Norfolk Learning Statement as set out by the LA stated aims in its policy for the curriculum.
It is our aim to ensure that learning takes place in an environment which gives all the children the best possible learning opportunities, matched to their individual needs.
- A priority is for inter-personal relationships to play a positive part in the climate of the school. We wish to foster a happy, caring atmosphere, always welcoming, always understanding, amongst staff and children alike.
- We aim to provide equality of opportunity for all irrespective of race, religion, gender, culture and disability.
- We feel a shared sense of purpose amongst staff, parents, governors and children will enhance quality.
- We wish all children to perform to the best of their abilities at all times and that work prepared is adequately matched to their differing abilities.
- We carry out regular school audits to determine our priorities in the curriculum, budget, management and INSET through the process of self-review.
- We anticipate high teacher expectation of performance and conduct
- We aim to provide a rich spectrum of resources for the entire Primary range in order to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum.
- We aim to manage our budget in order to provide the best opportunities for all within the school.
- We aim to utilise the relative strengths of staff, governors, parents and community for the children’s educational benefit.
- We aim to work with the requirements of the National Curriculum regarding content and assessment.
- We work with the International Primary Curriculum to provide a global perspective and to provide a means of working which takes into account different methods of learning and future aspirations of living in 21st century Britain.
As a school we wish to promote the following positive values amongst our pupils:
- Enjoyment of learning
- Respect for truth
- Respect for reason and imagination
- Respect for self, family and others regardless of race, colour or religion
- Responsibility towards self, society and environment
- Hard work, commitment and perseverance
- Tolerance, compassion, integrity and honesty in pupils’ studies and personal relationships
- Co-operation and competition
- We encompass the core values of the Every Child Matters agenda
Enjoy and Achieve
Emotional and Social Well Being
Be Healthy
Stay Safe
Making a Positive Contribution
