Visions and Values

Aldwyn's Vision Statement

At Aldwyn Primary School we believe that:

• high quality teaching will enable every child to achieve excellent progress in their learning

• every child  should be a successful learner who strives to achieve their potential and have their talents recognised

• that all children should develop a love of learning to last a lifetime; preparing them for the next  phase of their education and their future

• establishing positive partnerships and  a shared vision with parents and the wider community is essential

• children should learn in a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment

• everyone in school should value themselves and each other.

To achieve our vision, we will:

• promote high standards which enable children to acquire and apply appropriate knowledge, skills and concepts, particularly in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT capability

• provide a rich, broad and balanced curriculum which encourages links within learning

• enable children to become confident learners who are resilient, independent and creative in their learning

• raise the  aspirations of our children to be the best that they can be

• promote a sense of belonging in our school and to the wider community, enabling children to understand the world they live in; respect and value the differences between people, cultures and faiths and recognise the contribution they can make to society today

• develop and maintain children’s attitude to keeping their bodies and minds healthy and to raise their awareness of well-being leading to positive self- esteem

• teach social and emotional skills that encourage children to develop positive relationships and become responsible citizens.

Aldwyn Values

We will:

• Care for people and Property

• Value others at all times

• Listen, think and follow instructions

• Be helpful, kind and polite

• Enjoy and achieve in all our work

Aldwyn Primary School

British Values Statement

The document sets out how we, at Aldwyn Primary School, develop and promote British Values throughout our school and within our curriculum.

 “We want every school to promote the basic  British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs”.  Lord Nash

A key part of our plan for education is to ensure children become valuable and fully rounded members of society who treat others with respect and leave school fully prepared for life in modern Britain.

British Values:

The Rule of Law

Democracy

Individual Liberty

Mutual Respect

Tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs

To do this our children will develop:

• An understanding of how citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process
• An understanding that the freedom to hold other faiths and beliefs is protected in law
• An acceptance that people having different faiths or beliefs to oneself (or having none) should be accepted and tolerated, and should not be the cause of prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour
• An understanding of the importance of identifying and combating discrimination

The mission statement and aims of the school carefully reflect these values, and the whole school strives to uphold them.

Mission Statement

Our school community is committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment. We value and promote shared and personal achievement, high standards and respect for the individual. We believe that by working together we build understanding of one another and develop the self-esteem of every individual.

This Mission Statement represents the principles that we strive towards at Aldwyn Primary School. Throughout our statement we hope to show how we translate these aims into practice.

Our School Aims

At Aldwyn Primary School  we believe that:

• high quality teaching will enable every child to achieve excellent progress in their learning
• every child  should be a successful learner who strives to achieve their potential and have their talents recognised
• that all children should develop a love of learning to last a lifetime; preparing them for the next  phase of their education and their future
• establishing positive partnerships and  a shared vision with parents and the wider community is essential
• children should learn in a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment
• everyone in school should value themselves and each other

The table below is an indication of where we can find evidence to show that these values are an intrinsic part of school life at Aldwyn Primary School.

British Values Statement